In the Milwaukee area there are 16 residential internet providers covering 99.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,916 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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16 Internet Service Providers in Milwaukee
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 the Milwaukee area are not shown.
Milwaukee 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
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Internet service is available in 99.32% of the Milwaukee area. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in the Milwaukee area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Milwaukee area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Milwaukee area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee home can get up to 2,916 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 1.88% 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 the Milwaukee area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Milwaukee area, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Milwaukee area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Milwaukee area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.68% of Milwaukee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Milwaukee homes.
Internet Market Health in Milwaukee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Milwaukee area 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 the Milwaukee area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Milwaukee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 14 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Milwaukee 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Milwaukee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 14 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, the Milwaukee area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Milwaukee area, along with details on where in the Milwaukee area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Milwaukee, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.96%, or 1,542,569 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 slowest compared to other Milwaukee cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Milwaukee area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.55%, or 1,362,975 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. AT&T 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 the Milwaukee area 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Milwaukee, WI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.55%, or 1,362,975 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. EarthLink 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 the Milwaukee area 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 51.41%, or 809,535 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Milwaukee area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 4,508 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Milwaukee fiber providers. EarthLink 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,508 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 51.41%, or 809,535 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee 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 the Milwaukee area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 4,508 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Milwaukee fiber providers. AT&T 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,508 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.84%, or 28,997 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, north, and northwest Milwaukee 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 the Milwaukee area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee fiber providers. Spectrum 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 274 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.09%, or 1,560,412 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 20 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.79%, or 1,492,638 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee 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 the Milwaukee area.
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 the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 68.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee 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 the Milwaukee area 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 15 Mbps.
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- 68.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.66%, or 1,207,243 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Milwaukee area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 the Milwaukee area 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.66%, or 1,207,243 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Milwaukee area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 the Milwaukee area 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.73%, or 987,883 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Milwaukee area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 366 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area 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 Milwaukee 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
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- 9.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
PCs for People fixed wireless coverage
About 12.72%, or 200,374 people, have PCs for People fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, south, southeast, northwest, north, and northeast Milwaukee area. PCs for People is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Milwaukee area.
PCs for People fixed wireless download speeds
PCs for People is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PCs for People fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee area can order from PCs for People goes up to 280 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 128 Mbps.
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- 34.1% up to 280.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
PCs for People fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PCs for People fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PCs for People is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. PCs for People 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 the Milwaukee area is up to 80 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, PCs for People customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Milwaukee Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Milwaukee area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Milwaukee area compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in the Milwaukee area are faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 2,916 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.32% in the Milwaukee area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Milwaukee area 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
- West Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wauwatosa, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shorewood, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Allis, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitefish Bay, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elm Grove, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francis, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Providence, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jacksonville, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Jose, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds