In North Center there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.77% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,539 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 North Center
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 North Center are not shown.
North Center 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 99.77% of North Center. 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 North Center with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Center?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Center.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Center home can get up to 3,539 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 51.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Center.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of North Center, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Center you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.26% of North Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for 48.37% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Center homes.
Internet Market Health in North Center
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Center 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 North Center based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 9.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 9.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
North Center internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Center homes have between 2 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. North Center internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, North Center is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Center, along with details on where in North Center and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Center, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.62%, or 9,020 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all North Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Center cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in North Center, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 94.26%, or 8,534 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 75 Mbps.
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- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In North Center 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 North Center DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 16 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in North Center, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 94.26%, or 8,534 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 75 Mbps.
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- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In North Center 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 North Center DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 16 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North Center, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 91.69%, or 8,302 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, central, north, northwest, west, east, northeast, and south North Center area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Center cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North Center, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 85.45%, or 7,737 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 3,399 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Center fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,399 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in North Center, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 85.45%, or 7,737 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 3,399 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Center fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,399 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in North Center, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 11.21%, or 1,015 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and northwest North Center area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Center.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Center fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Center, Chicago, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.49%, or 9,008 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center 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 North Center.
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 North Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 86.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Center 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 North Center fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 18 Mbps.
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- 86.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Center, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.84%, or 8,677 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Center fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Center, Chicago, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 95.84%, or 8,677 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Center.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Center fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Center, Chicago, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.52%, or 7,019 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Center area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Center.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 753 Mbps.
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- 64.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Center 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 North Center fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center 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 56 Mbps.
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- 64.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet Fixed Wireless in North Center, Chicago, IL
Zentro fixed wireless coverage
About 4.43%, or 401 people, have Zentro fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central and east North Center area. Zentro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Center.
Zentro Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Zentro is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zentro fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Center. The fastest plan anyone in North Center can order from Zentro goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Center customers is up to 913 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Center download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zentro fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zentro is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Center fixed wireless providers. Zentro offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Center is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Zentro customers can get speeds up to 913 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
North Center Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Center compare to the rest of Chicago?
Internet speeds in North Center are faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 2,718 Mbps in Chicago versus 3,539 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Chicago is 99.27% versus 99.77% in North Center.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Center 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyler, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bricktown, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamlin Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Ravenswood, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ravenswood Manor, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Uptown, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bowmanville, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santo Nino, Laredo, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mesa Hills, El Paso, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Little Rock, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Hill, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak View, Huntington Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds