In Boston there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,040 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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10 Internet Service Providers in Boston
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Boston are not shown.
Boston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.86% of Boston. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Now you can call companies in Boston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Boston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Boston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Boston home can get up to 1,040 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 41.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Boston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Boston, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Boston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Boston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.39% of Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 35.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% of Boston homes.
Internet Market Health in Boston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Boston internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Boston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Boston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Boston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Boston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Boston needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Boston, along with details on where in Boston and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Boston, GA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 70.80%, or 1,862 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Boston.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 12.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston DSL providers. Windstream offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
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- 21.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Boston, GA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 34.56%, or 909 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 1,890 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Boston fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,890 Mbps.
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- 89.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fiber in Boston, GA
Conexon Connect fiber coverage
About 29.85%, or 785 people, have Conexon Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, north, west, southeast, and east Boston area. Conexon Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
Conexon Connect fiber download speeds
Conexon Connect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conexon Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Conexon Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Conexon Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conexon Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston fiber providers. Conexon Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
CNSNext Cable in Boston, GA
CNSNext cable coverage
About 16.46%, or 433 people, have CNSNext cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and east Boston area. CNSNext is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
CNSNext cable download speeds
CNSNext is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, CNSNext cable is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from CNSNext goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 776 Mbps.
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- 76.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
CNSNext cable upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CNSNext cable. Compared to other ISPs, CNSNext is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boston cable providers. CNSNext offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, CNSNext customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 76.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Boston, GA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 13.84%, or 364 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and southeast Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Boston, GA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 13.84%, or 364 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and southeast Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Boston, GA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 13.00%, or 342 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Boston, GA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 13.00%, or 342 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Boston, GA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 13.00%, or 342 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Boston area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
CNSNext Fiber in Boston, GA
CNSNext fiber coverage
About 11.71%, or 308 people, have CNSNext fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Boston area. CNSNext is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
CNSNext fiber download speeds
CNSNext is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CNSNext fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from CNSNext goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
CNSNext fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for CNSNext fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CNSNext is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston fiber providers. CNSNext offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boston, GA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.73%, or 2,281 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Boston.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 73.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 73.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boston, GA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 32.62%, or 858 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, southeast, west, north, northeast, and east Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boston, GA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 32.62%, or 858 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, southeast, west, north, northeast, and east Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Boston, GA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 8.94%, or 235 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Boston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Boston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Boston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Boston compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Boston are much slower versus the average speeds in Georgia: 4,127 Mbps in Georgia versus 1,040 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.63% versus 98.86% in Boston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Boston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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