In the Lakeland area there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.48% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,834 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Lakeland
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 the Lakeland area are not shown.
Lakeland 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 98.48% of the Lakeland area. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in the Lakeland area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Lakeland area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Lakeland area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lakeland home can get up to 4,834 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 40,000 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 the Lakeland area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Lakeland area, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Lakeland area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Lakeland area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.61% of Lakeland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.52% of Lakeland homes.
Internet Market Health in Lakeland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Lakeland area 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 the Lakeland area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Lakeland 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, Lakeland 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Lakeland 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, the Lakeland area is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Lakeland area, along with details on where in the Lakeland area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Lakeland, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.77%, or 629,140 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Lakeland area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 above average compared to other Lakeland cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 48 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Lakeland, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 67.91%, or 492,382 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Lakeland area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 6,480 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Lakeland area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lakeland fiber providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,480 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lakeland, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 14.11%, or 102,311 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and central Lakeland area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Lakeland area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 slowest compared to other Lakeland cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lakeland, FL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.49%, or 61,574 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, northeast, and north Lakeland 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 the Lakeland area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 334 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Lakeland, FL
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 6.13%, or 44,449 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, southwest, northeast, north, and west Lakeland area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Lakeland area.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 2,709 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Lakeland area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lakeland fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 2,709 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Lakeland, FL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.37%, or 17,219 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, east, central, southeast, southwest, and south Lakeland 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 the Lakeland area.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In the Lakeland area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lakeland DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tillman Fiber Fiber in Lakeland, FL
Tillman Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.74%, or 12,608 people, have Tillman Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, east, northwest, west, and northeast Lakeland area. Tillman Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Lakeland area.
Tillman Fiber fiber download speeds
Tillman Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tillman Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Tillman Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Tillman Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Lakeland area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tillman Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tillman Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lakeland fiber providers. Tillman Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.49%, or 677,846 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Lakeland area.
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 the Lakeland area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 13 Mbps.
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- 57.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakeland, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 73.67%, or 534,149 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Lakeland area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 6.5 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakeland, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 73.67%, or 534,149 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Lakeland area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area 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 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakeland, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.48%, or 445,730 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakeland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Lakeland area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lakeland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Lakeland area 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 Lakeland fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Lakeland, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 23.30%, or 168,904 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, southwest, west, north, central, and east Lakeland area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Lakeland area.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Lakeland area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Lakeland area. The fastest plan anyone in the Lakeland area can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakeland customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Lakeland area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lakeland fixed wireless providers. Rapid Systems offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Lakeland area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rapid Systems customers can get speeds up to 9.3 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lakeland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Lakeland area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Lakeland area compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in the Lakeland area are faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 4,092 Mbps in Florida versus 4,834 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.08% versus 98.48% in the Lakeland area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Lakeland area 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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- Kossuthville, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Fuller Heights, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Auburndale, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Ogden, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myers, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boise, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greensboro, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds