In Lincoln County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,011 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 98.26% 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 Frontier. 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 2,011 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 4.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.87% 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 36.29% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.50% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 14.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.74% 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): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (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.
Frontier Communications DSL in Lincoln County, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 71.35%, or 20,275 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 17.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 64.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 slowest compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 60.39%, or 17,161 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lincoln County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Lincoln County, WI
Frontier fiber coverage
About 29.34%, or 8,338 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, northwest, central, east, southeast, and southwest Lincoln County area. Frontier 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.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 5,315 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.7% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 5,315 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.7% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lincoln County, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.95%, or 1,974 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, northeast, northwest, west, and east Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 462 Mbps.
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- 91.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Lincoln County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 3.79%, or 1,077 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northwest, and west Lincoln County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Lincoln County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.06%, or 21,044 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 26 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.2% 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 3.3 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 49.35%, or 14,024 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, central, southwest, and west Lincoln County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from US Cellular 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 13 Mbps.
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- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 79.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 20.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 79.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 49.14%, or 13,964 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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 44 Mbps.
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- 24.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.2% 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 7.2 Mbps.
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- 24.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 49.14%, or 13,964 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.2% 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 7.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.46%, or 11,498 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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 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
Network Professionals Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
Network Professionals fixed wireless coverage
About 18.07%, or 5,135 people, have Network Professionals fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, east, central, and west Lincoln County area. Network Professionals is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
Network Professionals fixed wireless download speeds
Network Professionals is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Network Professionals fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Network Professionals goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Network Professionals fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Network Professionals fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Network Professionals is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Network Professionals offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 7.40%, or 2,103 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, southwest, northwest, northeast, east, and west Lincoln County area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 57.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers 3 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 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Bug Tussel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 1.0 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 Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 2,011 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 98.26% 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
- Marathon County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Langlade County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oneida County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Price County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menominee County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shawano County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Franklin County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smith County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Simpson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seward County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gage County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fredericksburg City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds