In Lincoln County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 97.37% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,001 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Lincoln County
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Internet service is available in 97.37% of Lincoln 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 TDS. Now you can call companies in Lincoln County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 1,001 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 11.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln 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 55.45% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.99% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 8.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.63% of Lincoln County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lincoln County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lincoln County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Lincoln County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Lincoln County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Lincoln County, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 78.81%, or 15,973 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, west, southeast, east, northeast, and north Lincoln County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 92 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 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 Lincoln 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 24 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 42.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Cable in Lincoln County, NM
TDS cable coverage
About 75.24%, or 15,250 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, southeast, west, and east Lincoln County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
TDS cable download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS cable upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County cable providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lincoln County, NM
Windstream fiber coverage
About 47.74%, or 9,676 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, central, north, and east Lincoln County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 1,242 Mbps.
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- 24.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 1,242 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tularosa Communications Fiber in Lincoln County, NM
Tularosa Communications fiber coverage
About 9.57%, or 1,939 people, have Tularosa Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, northwest, southwest, and north Lincoln County area. Tularosa Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Tularosa Communications fiber download speeds
Tularosa Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tularosa Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Tularosa Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 964 Mbps.
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- 96.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Tularosa Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tularosa Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tularosa Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. Tularosa 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 Lincoln County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Tularosa Communications customers can get speeds up to 964 Mbps.
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- 96.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL in Lincoln County, NM
PVT DSL coverage
About 5.30%, or 1,075 people, have PVT DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and southeast Lincoln County area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL download speeds
PVT is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PVT DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from PVT goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. PVT 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 Lincoln County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PVT customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tularosa Communications DSL in Lincoln County, NM
Tularosa Communications DSL coverage
About 1.74%, or 353 people, have Tularosa Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and north Lincoln County area. Tularosa Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Tularosa Communications DSL download speeds
Tularosa Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tularosa Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Tularosa Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tularosa Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tularosa Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tularosa Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. Tularosa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Plateau Fiber in Lincoln County, NM
Plateau fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 236 people, have Plateau fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Lincoln County area. Plateau is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Plateau fiber download speeds
Plateau is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Plateau fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Plateau goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Plateau fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Plateau fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Plateau is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. Plateau offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.28%, or 17,083 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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- 33.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NM
Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 56.09%, or 11,368 people, have Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, west, east, southeast, north, and northeast Lincoln County area. Straight Shot Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lincoln County.
Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Straight Shot Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Straight Shot Wireless goes up to 60 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Straight Shot Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Straight Shot Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Straight Shot Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 24 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NM
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 32.50%, or 6,587 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Lincoln County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NM
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 30.05%, or 6,090 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, north, east, and northeast Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 below average compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 6.3 Mbps.
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- 19.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NM
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 30.05%, or 6,090 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, north, east, and northeast Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 below average compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 6.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 1,001 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 97.37% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Chaves County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hockley County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lubbock County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dickens County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baylor County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maricopa County, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fannin County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delta County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Red River County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fremont County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Giles County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gilchrist County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- George County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gem County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garvin County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garrard County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gallia County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gaines County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds