In Columbia County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,375 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Columbia 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 Columbia County are not shown.
Columbia County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Columbia County
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Internet service is available in 99.61% of Columbia 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 Mid-Hudson Cable. Now you can call companies in Columbia County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbia County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbia County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia County home can get up to 1,375 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 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, 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 Columbia County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Columbia County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbia County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia 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 81.15% of Columbia County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.90% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbia County homes.
Internet Market Health in Columbia County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbia 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 Columbia County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbia 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, Columbia County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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. Columbia 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, Columbia County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia County, along with details on where in Columbia County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Columbia County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 47.34%, or 29,147 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbia County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Columbia 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 one of the fastest compared to other Columbia County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Columbia County, NY
Fidium DSL coverage
About 39.69%, or 24,436 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbia County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Fidium goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbia County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia County DSL providers. Fidium 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 Columbia County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable Cable in Columbia County, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable cable coverage
About 38.14%, or 23,483 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, central, south, and northwest Columbia County area. Mid-Hudson Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia County.
Mid-Hudson Cable cable download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Mid-Hudson Cable goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable cable upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia County cable providers. Mid-Hudson Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable Fiber in Columbia County, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber coverage
About 37.24%, or 22,931 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, north, northwest, east, and southeast Columbia County area. Mid-Hudson Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia County.
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Mid-Hudson Cable goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. Mid-Hudson Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Columbia County, NY
Fidium fiber coverage
About 34.44%, or 21,206 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, central, north, south, and southwest Columbia County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Fidium goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbia County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. Fidium 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 Columbia County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
GTel Fiber in Columbia County, NY
GTel fiber coverage
About 18.46%, or 11,367 people, have GTel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, central, east, and southeast Columbia County area. GTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia County.
GTel fiber download speeds
GTel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GTel fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from GTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GTel fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GTel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. GTel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia 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
Archtop Fiber Fiber in Columbia County, NY
Archtop Fiber fiber coverage
About 12.20%, or 7,510 people, have Archtop Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, and central Columbia County area. Archtop Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia County.
Archtop Fiber fiber download speeds
Archtop Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Archtop Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Archtop Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Archtop Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Archtop Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Archtop Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. Archtop Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Columbia County, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.60%, or 2,219 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and north Columbia 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 Columbia County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia 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 Columbia County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 21.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia 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 Columbia 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 3.0 Mbps.
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- 21.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fiber in Columbia County, NY
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber coverage
About 2.69%, or 1,655 people, have Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, and northeast Columbia County area. Mid-Hudson Data Corp is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia County.
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber download speeds
Mid-Hudson Data Corp is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Mid-Hudson Data Corp goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Data Corp is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Columbia County, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 1.89%, or 1,163 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Columbia 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 Columbia County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbia County customers is up to 1,170 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia County fiber providers. Frontier 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 Columbia County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1,170 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.32%, or 53,147 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia 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 Columbia County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 49.86%, or 30,698 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbia County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 the fastest compared to other Columbia County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, NY
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless coverage
About 2.83%, or 1,740 people, have Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, west, north, and northeast Columbia County area. Mid-Hudson Data Corp is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia County.
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless download speeds
Mid-Hudson Data Corp is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia County can order from Mid-Hudson Data Corp goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Data Corp is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia County fixed wireless providers. Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia County is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Columbia County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Columbia County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Columbia County are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,375 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.61% in Columbia County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia 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
- Greene County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broome County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chemung County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ionia County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Benito County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salem County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutland County, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roane County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reno County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsylvania County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds