In Franklin County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,238 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 99.08% of Franklin 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 Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 7,238 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 8.47% 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 Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Franklin County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin 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 98.83% of Franklin 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 Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin 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 Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin 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. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Franklin County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 98.68%, or 37,305 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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
Frontier Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.30%, or 20,528 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 5,899 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,899 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Franklin County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 44.37%, or 16,773 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, northeast, north, central, and east Franklin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Franklin County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 43.06%, or 16,278 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Franklin County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 28.41%, or 10,742 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Franklin County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Franklin 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 one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Hamilton County Communications fiber coverage
About 12.39%, or 4,684 people, have Hamilton County Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, east, southeast, and south Franklin County area. Hamilton County Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Hamilton County Communications fiber download speeds
Hamilton County Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hamilton County Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Hamilton County Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hamilton County Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton County Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Hamilton County Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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
ProTek Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
ProTek Communications fiber coverage
About 8.47%, or 3,203 people, have ProTek Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, southwest, and west Franklin County area. ProTek Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
ProTek Communications fiber download speeds
ProTek Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ProTek Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from ProTek Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ProTek Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ProTek Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. ProTek Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.16%, or 33,327 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 313 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Franklin County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.88%, or 29,819 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 32.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 8.6 Mbps.
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- 32.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.34%, or 28,104 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.34%, or 28,104 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.64%, or 18,388 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 above average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, IL
4SIWI fixed wireless coverage
About 30.63%, or 11,581 people, have 4SIWI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, east, west, central, and northeast Franklin County area. 4SIWI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
4SIWI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 4SIWI fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from 4SIWI goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 4SIWI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 4SIWI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. 4SIWI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,238 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.08% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin 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
- Perry County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- White County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Posey County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ste. Genevieve County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vanderburgh County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warrick County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Camden County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bonner County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Branch County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bryan County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds