In Madison there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 915 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 Madison
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Madison.
No internet provider of this type serves Madison.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Madison are not shown.
Madison 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 98.72% of Madison. 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 Sparklight. Now you can call companies in Madison with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Madison?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Madison.
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The average Madison home can get up to 915 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.45% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Madison, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.52% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 57.93% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Madison homes.
Internet Market Health in Madison
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The map shows how competitive the Madison 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 Madison based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Madison internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Madison 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Madison internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 11 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, Madison is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Madison, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 86.24%, or 2,419 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Madison 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 2.8 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Madison, NE
Sparklight cable coverage
About 84.31%, or 2,365 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, north, east, southwest, southeast, west, and northeast Madison area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fiber in Madison, NE
Stealth Broadband fiber coverage
About 19.32%, or 542 people, have Stealth Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southwest, west, and northeast Madison area. Stealth Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison.
Stealth Broadband fiber download speeds
Stealth Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Stealth Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Stealth Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Stealth Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Stealth Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Madison fiber providers. Stealth Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Madison, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 8.45%, or 237 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, and southeast Madison area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Madison fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 97.54%, or 2,736 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Madison is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.33%, or 2,646 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison.
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 Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 91.69%, or 2,572 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 126 Mbps.
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- 36.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Madison is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 36.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
Stealth Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 80.18%, or 2,249 people, have Stealth Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, north, southeast, west, southwest, and northwest Madison area. Stealth Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
Stealth Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Stealth Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Stealth Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Stealth Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 191 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Stealth Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Stealth Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Stealth Broadband 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 Madison is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Stealth Broadband customers can get speeds up to 21 Mbps.
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- 12.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 87.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.70%, or 1,983 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Nextlink goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 199 Mbps.
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- 12.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 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 Madison is up to 400 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 71 Mbps.
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- 12.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 22.85%, or 641 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, south, north, southeast, west, southwest, and northeast Madison area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Viaero goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Viaero offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 13.51%, or 379 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 13.51%, or 379 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Madison, NE
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 12.26%, or 344 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, northwest, and west Madison area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 122 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Madison is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Madison Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Madison compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Madison are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,533 Mbps in Nebraska versus 915 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.88% versus 98.72% in Madison.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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.
Nearby Cities
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- Cornlea, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Battle Creek, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leigh, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tarnov, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindsay, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Bel-Ridge, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Crimora, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Danville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnsonburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Naples, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Castle, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Panhandle, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pitkin, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds