In Custer County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 96.35% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,246 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 Custer 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 Custer County are not shown.
Custer 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 96.35% of Custer 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 Great Plains Communications. Now you can call companies in Custer County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Custer County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Custer County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Custer County home can get up to 1,246 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 37.85% 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 Custer County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Custer County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Custer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Custer 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 67.15% of Custer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.75% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.11%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.65% of Custer County homes.
Internet Market Health in Custer County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Custer 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 Custer County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Custer 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, Custer County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, 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. Custer 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, Custer County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Custer County, along with details on where in Custer County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Custer County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 41.40%, or 4,366 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, and south Custer County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Custer County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 55.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Custer County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Custer County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 1.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 53.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Custer County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 38.42%, or 4,051 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, northwest, north, and south Custer County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Custer County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 1,985 Mbps.
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- 98.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Custer County fiber providers. Great Plains Communications 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 Custer County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Great Plains Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,985 Mbps.
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- 98.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) Fiber in Custer County, NE
Hamilton Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 23.26%, or 2,453 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, north, central, and south Custer County area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Custer County.
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber download speeds
Hamilton Telecommunications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Custer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Custer County fiber providers. Hamilton Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Custer 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
Great Plains Communications Cable in Custer County, NE
Great Plains Communications cable coverage
About 19.76%, or 2,084 people, have Great Plains Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Custer County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Custer County.
Great Plains Communications cable download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Great Plains Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Custer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications cable upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Custer County cable providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Custer County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL in Custer County, NE
Great Plains Communications DSL coverage
About 12.75%, or 1,344 people, have Great Plains Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, and south Custer County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Custer County.
Great Plains Communications DSL download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Plains Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Custer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Custer County DSL providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Custer County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) Fiber in Custer County, NE
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 8.37%, or 883 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Custer County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Custer County.
Consolidated (Nebraska) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 212 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) fiber upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Custer County fiber providers. Consolidated 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 Custer County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 212 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL in Custer County, NE
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 2.70%, or 285 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Custer County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Custer County.
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Consolidated goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Custer County DSL providers. Consolidated 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 Custer County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL in Custer County, NE
Hamilton Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 1.37%, or 144 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and north Custer County area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Custer County.
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL download speeds
Hamilton Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 31.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Custer County DSL providers. Hamilton Telecommunications 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 Custer County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hamilton Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 31.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Custer County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.09%, or 8,551 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Custer 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 much of Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer 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 Custer County customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 81.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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 17 Mbps.
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- 81.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Custer County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 75.68%, or 7,980 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Custer County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Custer County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 59.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Custer 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 Custer County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Custer County is up to 3.0 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 2.2 Mbps.
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- 59.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Custer County, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.37%, or 3,730 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Custer County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Custer County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Custer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Custer 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 Custer County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Custer County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Custer County, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 11.66%, or 1,230 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Custer County area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Custer County.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Custer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Custer County. The fastest plan anyone in Custer County can order from Viaero goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Custer County customers is up to 125 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Custer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Custer County fixed wireless providers. Viaero 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 Custer County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Viaero customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Custer County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Custer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Custer County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Custer County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 1,246 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 96.35% in Custer County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Custer 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
- Valley County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greeley County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McPherson County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nance County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arthur County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garden County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dodge County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bayfield County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wright County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodward County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arroyo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashley County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atchison County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winston County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Attala County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winkler County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds