In Effingham County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.90% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,160 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 Effingham 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 Effingham County are not shown.
Effingham 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 99.90% of Effingham 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 Cable One. Now you can call companies in Effingham County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Effingham County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Effingham County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Effingham County home can get up to 7,160 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 16.34% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Effingham County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Effingham County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Effingham County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Effingham 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 99.84% of Effingham County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Effingham County homes.
Internet Market Health in Effingham County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Effingham 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 Effingham County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Effingham County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Effingham County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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. Effingham County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 11 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, Effingham County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Effingham County, along with details on where in Effingham County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Effingham County, GA
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 99.84%, or 64,666 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Effingham County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Effingham County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Effingham County, GA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 86.42%, or 55,972 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Effingham County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 1,633 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Effingham County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Effingham County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 151 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Effingham County, GA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 57.19%, or 37,039 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, north, northeast, northwest, west, and south Effingham County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 168 Mbps.
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- 25.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Effingham 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 fastest compared to other Effingham County DSL providers. Windstream offers 16 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 Effingham County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 46 Mbps.
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- 26.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Effingham County, GA
PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 52.71%, or 34,139 people, have PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fiber providers. PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham 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
Windstream Fiber in Effingham County, GA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 20.62%, or 13,353 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, southeast, central, northeast, west, and northwest Effingham 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 Effingham County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham 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 Effingham County customers is up to 1,163 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham 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 Effingham 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 1,163 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Effingham County, GA
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 16.67%, or 10,799 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, southwest, northeast, west, and north Effingham County area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Effingham County.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 7,941 Mbps.
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- 98.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Effingham County fiber providers. Hotwire 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 Effingham County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 7,941 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Effingham County, GA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 1.36%, or 880 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and southwest Effingham County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Effingham County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 3,091 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham 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 Effingham County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,091 Mbps.
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- 52.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Effingham County, GA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 1.36%, or 880 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and southwest Effingham County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Effingham County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 3,091 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fiber 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 Effingham County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,091 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, GA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.69%, or 54,852 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham 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 Effingham County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham 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 average compared to other Effingham 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 Effingham 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, GA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.18%, or 35,737 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, north, west, southwest, and northeast Effingham County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham 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 Effingham County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, GA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 54.43%, or 35,256 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham 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 Effingham County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Effingham 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 Effingham 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 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, GA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 54.43%, or 35,256 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham 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 Effingham County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Effingham 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 Effingham 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 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Effingham County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Effingham County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Effingham County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Effingham County are much faster versus the average speeds in Georgia: 4,127 Mbps in Georgia versus 7,160 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.63% versus 99.90% in Effingham County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Effingham 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
- Beaufort County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Evans County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Candler County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toombs County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Treutlen County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wheeler County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dodge County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dooly County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Shiawassee County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scioto County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sauk County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Patricio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Benito County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sampson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds