In Mason County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.92% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,987 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Mason 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 Mason County are not shown.
Mason County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Mason County
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Internet service is available in 98.92% of Mason 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 Mason County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mason County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mason County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mason County home can get up to 2,987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 36.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mason County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Mason County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Mason County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mason 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 39.98% of Mason County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.04%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.08% of Mason County homes.
Internet Market Health in Mason County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mason 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 Mason County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Mason 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, Mason County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Mason 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, Mason County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mason County, along with details on where in Mason County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Mason County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.39%, or 20,160 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mason County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mason County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Mason County, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 39.00%, or 11,329 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, southwest, central, north, and northwest Mason County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mason County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason 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 Mason County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Mason 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 average compared to other Mason 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 Mason 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 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Mason County, MI
Frontier fiber coverage
About 36.47%, or 10,594 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, and central Mason County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mason County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mason County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Mason County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 5.23%, or 1,518 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, and east Mason County 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 Mason County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 91.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mason County DSL 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 Mason County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 91.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Mason County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 5.23%, or 1,518 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, and east Mason County 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 Mason County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 91.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mason County DSL 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 Mason County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 91.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Mason County, MI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.02%, or 877 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Mason 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 Mason County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mason 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 Mason 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 373 Mbps.
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- 72.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Carr Communications DSL in Mason County, MI
Carr Communications DSL coverage
About 2.78%, or 807 people, have Carr Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Mason County area. Carr Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mason County.
Carr Communications DSL download speeds
Carr Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Carr Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Carr Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Carr Communications DSL upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carr Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Carr Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County DSL providers. Carr 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 Mason County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Carr Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.85%, or 27,266 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason 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 most of Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason 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 Mason County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 11 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
SyncWave Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
SyncWave fixed wireless coverage
About 71.73%, or 20,839 people, have SyncWave fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason County area. SyncWave is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mason County.
SyncWave fixed wireless download speeds
SyncWave is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SyncWave fixed wireless is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from SyncWave goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 51.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
SyncWave fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SyncWave fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SyncWave is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County fixed wireless providers. SyncWave offers 6 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 Mason County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SyncWave customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 16.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 26.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 81.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 57.02%, or 16,564 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mason County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 one of the slowest compared to other Mason County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Mason County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 57.02%, or 16,564 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mason County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 one of the slowest compared to other Mason County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Mason County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 54.20%, or 15,746 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, south, southwest, north, and east Mason County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mason County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mason County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless in Mason County, MI
Michwave Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 15.11%, or 4,391 people, have Michwave Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, north, northeast, and east Mason County area. Michwave Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mason County.
Michwave Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Michwave Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Michwave Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Michwave Technologies goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Michwave Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Michwave Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Michwave Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Mason County fixed wireless providers. Michwave Technologies 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 Mason County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Michwave Technologies customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mason County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mason County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mason County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Mason County are faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 2,987 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 98.92% in Mason County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mason 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
- Lake County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clare County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gladwin County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arenac County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green Lake County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huron County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juneau County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Monroe County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miami County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milam County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mille Lacs County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miller County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mingo County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Minidoka County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moca Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds