In Northwest there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.36% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,423 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Northwest
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 Northwest are not shown.
Northwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Northwest
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Internet service is available in 98.36% of Northwest. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Northwest with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Northwest.
Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 2,423 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 6.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northwest.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Northwest, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.03% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.04% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.64% of Northwest homes.
Internet Market Health in Northwest
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Northwest 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 Northwest based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Northwest internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Northwest homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Northwest internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 12 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, Northwest is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Northwest, Portland, OR
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.36%, or 21,008 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Northwest, Portland, OR
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 83.78%, or 17,895 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Northwest.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest customers is up to 2,121 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 4 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 Northwest is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,561 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Northwest, Portland, OR
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 76.12%, or 16,259 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Northwest.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest customers is up to 884 Mbps.
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- 67.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Northwest is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 824 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Northwest, Portland, OR
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 62.96%, or 13,447 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Northwest.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Northwest DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Northwest is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Northwest, Portland, OR
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 26.06%, or 5,566 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, central, southeast, south, north, west, and northwest Northwest area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Northwest.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Northwest 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 above average compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Northwest, Portland, OR
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 6.79%, or 1,451 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and north Northwest area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwest.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest customers is up to 1,698 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Northwest fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Northwest is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 169 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.24%, or 20,770 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest 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 Northwest.
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 Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 73.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.45%, or 19,959 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 38.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.45%, or 19,959 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 38.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 91.99%, or 19,649 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 606 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 44 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Fiberfi Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
Fiberfi fixed wireless coverage
About 60.78%, or 12,981 people, have Fiberfi fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Fiberfi is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Northwest.
Fiberfi fixed wireless download speeds
Fiberfi is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Fiberfi fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Fiberfi goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest customers is up to 1,220 Mbps.
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- 27.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Fiberfi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fiberfi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Fiberfi is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest fixed wireless providers. Fiberfi 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 Northwest is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Fiberfi customers can get speeds up to 1,220 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Elevate ConnX Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Portland, OR
Elevate ConnX fixed wireless coverage
About 8.08%, or 1,726 people, have Elevate ConnX fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and northwest Northwest area. Elevate ConnX is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwest.
Elevate ConnX fixed wireless download speeds
Elevate ConnX is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Elevate ConnX fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Elevate ConnX goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Elevate ConnX fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Elevate ConnX fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Elevate ConnX is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Northwest fixed wireless providers. Elevate ConnX offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Northwest Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Northwest compare to the rest of Portland?
Internet speeds in Northwest are slower versus the average speeds in Portland: 3,091 Mbps in Portland versus 2,423 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Portland is 99.32% versus 98.36% in Northwest.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest 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
- Slabtown, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pearl District, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Old Town-Chinatown, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- University District, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest Hills, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eliot, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Homestead, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Overlook, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boise, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Irvington, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis, Honolulu, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bassett, West Puente Valley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Central, Pasadena, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Pendleton South, Oceanside, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central Arlington, Arlington, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds