In Herkimer County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 985 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer County are not shown.
Herkimer 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 98.76% of Herkimer 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Herkimer County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Herkimer County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Herkimer County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Herkimer County home can get up to 985 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 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 Herkimer County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Herkimer County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Herkimer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Herkimer County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.67% of Herkimer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.31% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.24% of Herkimer County homes.
Internet Market Health in Herkimer County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Herkimer 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 Herkimer County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Herkimer 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, Herkimer 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. Herkimer 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, Herkimer County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Herkimer County, along with details on where in Herkimer County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Herkimer County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.19%, or 50,629 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Herkimer County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Herkimer County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 the fastest compared to other Herkimer County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Herkimer County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 36 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 11.42%, or 6,867 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, southeast, central, northeast, and east Herkimer County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Herkimer County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 404 Mbps.
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- 79.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
NTCNet Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
NTCNet fiber coverage
About 10.91%, or 6,561 people, have NTCNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, central, west, and east Herkimer County area. NTCNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
NTCNet fiber download speeds
NTCNet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NTCNet fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from NTCNet goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
NTCNet fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NTCNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NTCNet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. NTCNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 9.33%, or 5,611 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, south, and central Herkimer 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 Herkimer County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Herkimer County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 9.33%, or 5,611 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, south, and central Herkimer County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Herkimer County, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.66%, or 2,199 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, southeast, central, and south Herkimer 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 Herkimer County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 below average compared to other Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 2.7 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Herkimer County, NY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 3.24%, or 1,951 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Herkimer County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County customers is up to 77 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer County DSL providers. Windstream offers 8 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 Herkimer 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 22 Mbps.
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- 6.4% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
NTCNet DSL in Herkimer County, NY
NTCNet DSL coverage
About 3.13%, or 1,885 people, have NTCNet DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, central, east, and west Herkimer County area. NTCNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
NTCNet DSL download speeds
NTCNet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, NTCNet DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from NTCNet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
NTCNet DSL upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NTCNet DSL. Compared to other ISPs, NTCNet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Herkimer County DSL providers. NTCNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 2.53%, or 1,519 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Herkimer County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer 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
OEConnect Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
OEConnect fiber coverage
About 1.54%, or 926 people, have OEConnect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Herkimer County area. OEConnect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
OEConnect fiber download speeds
OEConnect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OEConnect fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from OEConnect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
OEConnect fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OEConnect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OEConnect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. OEConnect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer 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
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Herkimer County, NY
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 695 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west Herkimer County area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer County.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Herkimer County fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Herkimer County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.28%, or 49,485 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 the slowest compared to other Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herkimer County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.97%, or 36,666 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Herkimer 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 Herkimer County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer County. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Herkimer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Herkimer County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Herkimer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Herkimer County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Herkimer County are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 985 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 98.76% in Herkimer County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Herkimer 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
- Oneida County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saratoga County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cayuga County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bennington County, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ontario County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Apache County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Aroostook County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athens County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barry County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belknap County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oldham County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds