In Natchitoches Parish there are 9 residential internet providers covering 93.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 841 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Natchitoches Parish
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 Natchitoches Parish are not shown.
Natchitoches Parish 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 93.47% of Natchitoches Parish. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Natchitoches Parish with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Natchitoches Parish?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Natchitoches Parish.
Internet Speed Key
The average Natchitoches Parish home can get up to 841 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Natchitoches Parish.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Natchitoches Parish, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Natchitoches Parish?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Natchitoches Parish you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.05% of Natchitoches Parish homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.60% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.53% of Natchitoches Parish homes.
Internet Market Health in Natchitoches Parish
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Natchitoches Parish internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Natchitoches Parish 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. Natchitoches Parish 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, Natchitoches Parish needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Natchitoches Parish, along with details on where in Natchitoches Parish and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 65.42%, or 24,541 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Natchitoches Parish area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Natchitoches Parish.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Natchitoches Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Natchitoches Parish cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Natchitoches Parish is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 55.17%, or 20,696 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, west, northwest, southeast, northeast, and southwest Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish DSL providers. AT&T 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 55.17%, or 20,696 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, west, northwest, southeast, northeast, and southwest Natchitoches Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Natchitoches Parish.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband Fiber in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Pelican Broadband fiber coverage
About 48.28%, or 18,113 people, have Pelican Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, east, northeast, southeast, and west Natchitoches Parish area. Pelican Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Natchitoches Parish.
Pelican Broadband fiber download speeds
Pelican Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pelican Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Pelican Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Natchitoches Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pelican Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pelican Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Natchitoches Parish fiber providers. Pelican Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Natchitoches Parish is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Pelican Broadband DSL coverage
About 21.79%, or 8,176 people, have Pelican Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, northeast, and east Natchitoches Parish area. Pelican Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Natchitoches Parish.
Pelican Broadband DSL download speeds
Pelican Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Pelican Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Pelican Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pelican Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Pelican Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Natchitoches Parish DSL providers. Pelican Broadband 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 Natchitoches Parish is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Pelican Broadband customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 13.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Optimum fiber coverage
About 12.22%, or 4,585 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, southeast, west, south, and north Natchitoches Parish area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Natchitoches Parish.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Natchitoches Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Natchitoches Parish fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Natchitoches Parish is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.64%, or 28,753 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Natchitoches Parish area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Natchitoches Parish.
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 Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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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- 48.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.23%, or 16,593 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest, and south Natchitoches Parish area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Natchitoches Parish.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Natchitoches Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Natchitoches Parish is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 31.61%, or 11,860 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Natchitoches Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Natchitoches Parish.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 13.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 5.2 Mbps.
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- 13.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 31.61%, or 11,860 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Natchitoches Parish area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Natchitoches Parish.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 13.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish 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 5.2 Mbps.
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- 13.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.67%, or 2,503 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Natchitoches Parish area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Natchitoches Parish.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Natchitoches Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Natchitoches Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Natchitoches Parish can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Natchitoches Parish customers is up to 490 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchitoches Parish fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Natchitoches Parish is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Natchitoches Parish Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Natchitoches Parish or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Natchitoches Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Natchitoches Parish are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 841 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 93.47% in Natchitoches Parish.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Natchitoches Parish 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
- LaSalle Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catahoula Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nacogdoches County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copiah County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Freestone County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Covington County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cheatham County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Susquehanna County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stone County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stoddard County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smyth County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds