In Clarke County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,342 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Clarke 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 Clarke County are not shown.
Clarke 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 99.88% of Clarke 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Clarke County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Clarke County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Clarke County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Clarke County home can get up to 1,342 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 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, 1.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clarke County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Clarke County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Clarke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clarke County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.92% of Clarke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.94%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.95%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Clarke County homes.
Internet Market Health in Clarke County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Clarke 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 Clarke County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Clarke County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Clarke County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Clarke County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Clarke County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clarke County, along with details on where in Clarke County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Clarke County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 81.31%, or 7,926 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clarke County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Clarke County 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 slowest compared to other Clarke County DSL providers. Windstream offers 11 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 Clarke County 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 17 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Clarke County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 57.53%, or 5,608 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, northeast, and north Clarke County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clarke County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clarke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Clarke County 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 Clarke County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clarke County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Clarke County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 46.88%, or 4,570 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, and north Clarke County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Clarke County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 1,801 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Clarke County 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 below average compared to other Clarke County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Clarke County 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 1,801 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks Fiber in Clarke County, IA
GRM Networks fiber coverage
About 18.59%, or 1,812 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, southeast, and south Clarke County area. GRM Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Clarke County.
GRM Networks fiber download speeds
GRM Networks is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clarke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks fiber upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GRM Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GRM Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clarke County fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clarke 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
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 95.45%, or 9,304 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Clarke County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Clarke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.06%, or 8,682 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke 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 Clarke County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke 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 below average compared to other Clarke 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 Clarke 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.85%, or 6,029 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clarke County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 983 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Clarke County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 978 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 31.85%, or 3,105 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County 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 Clarke County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 33.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Clarke County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.70%, or 2,505 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County 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 Clarke County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless 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 Clarke County 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.70%, or 2,505 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clarke County 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 Clarke County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Clarke County 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.86%, or 279 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and southwest Clarke County 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 Clarke County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Clarke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke 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 Clarke County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clarke County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Clarke County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 2.23%, or 217 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and northeast Clarke County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Clarke County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clarke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clarke County. The fastest plan anyone in Clarke County can order from BST Wifi goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clarke County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clarke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Clarke County fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 Clarke County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Clarke County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clarke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Clarke County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Clarke County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,342 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.88% in Clarke County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clarke 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
- Lucas County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wapello County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mills County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Madison County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Little River County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Long County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Alamos County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Love County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loving County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds