In Manchester there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,556 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Manchester
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Manchester.
No internet provider of this type serves Manchester.
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 Manchester are not shown.
Manchester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Manchester
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Internet service is available in 99.97% of Manchester. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Manchester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Manchester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Manchester.
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The average Manchester home can get up to 1,556 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 55.77% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manchester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Manchester, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Manchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manchester you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.95% of Manchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Manchester homes.
Internet Market Health in Manchester
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The map shows how competitive the Manchester 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 Manchester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Manchester 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, Manchester homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, 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. Manchester 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, Manchester is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manchester, along with details on where in Manchester and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Manchester, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 76.42%, or 5,544 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Manchester, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 75.73%, or 5,494 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 34.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester DSL providers. Windstream 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 Manchester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fiber in Manchester, IA
Comelec Internet Services fiber coverage
About 59.45%, or 4,313 people, have Comelec Internet Services fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northwest, west, and east Manchester area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manchester.
Comelec Internet Services fiber download speeds
Comelec Internet Services is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Manchester fiber providers. Comelec Internet Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Manchester, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 55.77%, or 4,046 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, east, northwest, south, and southeast Manchester area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manchester.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Manchester, IA
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber coverage
About 39.89%, or 2,894 people, have Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Manchester.
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Manchester fiber providers. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Manchester, IA
Mediacom fiber coverage
About 9.01%, or 654 people, have Mediacom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, south, and southwest Manchester area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Manchester.
Mediacom fiber download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mediacom fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Manchester fiber providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.99%, or 7,109 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester 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 Manchester.
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 Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 49.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 11 Mbps.
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- 49.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 97.68%, or 7,087 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 960 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 316 Mbps.
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- 13.3% up to 960.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 280.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 270.0 Mbps
- 53.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services 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 Manchester is up to 960 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Comelec Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 194 Mbps.
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- 13.3% up to 960.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 270.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.43%, or 6,996 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 897 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Manchester is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 888 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.81%, or 6,951 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester customers is up to 279 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 32.45%, or 2,354 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southeast, south, east, west, southwest, and northwest Manchester area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Manchester.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester customers is up to 101 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 below average compared to other Manchester 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 Manchester 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 23 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Manchester, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 19.81%, or 1,437 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, northwest, southwest, east, south, north, and west Manchester area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Manchester.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Manchester is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
Manchester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Manchester compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Manchester are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 3,256 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,556 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.78% versus 99.97% in Manchester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manchester 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
- Thorpe, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Masonville, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delhi, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dundee, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greeley, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ryan, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Earlville, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewood, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cumberland Hill, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stormville, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stickney, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stevens, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steelton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stedman, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dequincy, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Demopolis, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dansville, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds