In Cayuga County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.40% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 967 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 Cayuga County
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 Cayuga County are not shown.
Cayuga County 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 99.40% of Cayuga County. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Cayuga County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cayuga County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cayuga County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cayuga County home can get up to 967 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Cayuga County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cayuga County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cayuga County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cayuga County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.06% of Cayuga County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.00% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cayuga County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cayuga County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cayuga County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cayuga County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Cayuga County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Cayuga County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cayuga County, along with details on where in Cayuga County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cayuga County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 72.98%, or 55,647 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cayuga County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cayuga County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cayuga County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 66.08%, or 50,386 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, south, southwest, west, and northeast Cayuga County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cayuga County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 942 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 882 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 66.08%, or 50,386 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, south, southwest, west, and northeast Cayuga County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cayuga County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 942 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 882 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 11.38%, or 8,680 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cayuga County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 403 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Cayuga County, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 8.52%, or 6,496 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Cayuga County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 18.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cayuga County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Cayuga County, NY
Zito cable coverage
About 6.90%, or 5,260 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Cayuga County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cayuga County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Cayuga County, NY
TDS DSL coverage
About 4.37%, or 3,333 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and central Cayuga County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cayuga County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.
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- 19.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
TDS fiber coverage
About 4.36%, or 3,322 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Cayuga County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 949 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. TDS offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 300 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 949 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 1,994 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Cayuga County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Frontier goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 371 Mbps.
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- 6.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 300 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 371 Mbps.
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- 6.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber in Cayuga County, NY
Zito fiber coverage
About 1.71%, or 1,301 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Cayuga County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cayuga County.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cayuga County fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.97%, or 68,602 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County.
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 Cayuga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cayuga County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cayuga County 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 the slowest compared to other Cayuga County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Community Broadband Network Fixed Wireless in Cayuga County, NY
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless coverage
About 64.67%, or 49,307 people, have Community Broadband Network fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cayuga County area. Community Broadband Network is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cayuga County.
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless download speeds
Community Broadband Network is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Broadband Network fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Community Broadband Network goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cayuga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Community Broadband Network fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Broadband Network is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cayuga County fixed wireless providers. Community Broadband Network offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cayuga County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.50%, or 31,646 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cayuga County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cayuga County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cayuga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cayuga County. The fastest plan anyone in Cayuga County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cayuga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cayuga County 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 below average compared to other Cayuga County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cayuga County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cayuga County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cayuga County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cayuga County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Cayuga County are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 967 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.40% in Cayuga County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cayuga County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Seneca County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ontario County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Herkimer County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Genesee County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Umatilla County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ionia County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Laurens County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Natrona County, WY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oconee County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Surry County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds