In Otsego County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 992 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Otsego County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Otsego County are not shown.
Otsego County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Otsego County
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Internet service is available in 99.46% of Otsego County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Otsego County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Otsego County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Otsego County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Otsego County home can get up to 992 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.63% 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 Otsego County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Otsego County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Otsego County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Otsego County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.58% of Otsego County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.05% of the county.
- 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 Otsego County homes.
Internet Market Health in Otsego County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Otsego County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Otsego County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Otsego County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Otsego County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Otsego County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Otsego County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Otsego County, along with details on where in Otsego County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Otsego County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.73%, or 17,495 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Otsego County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Otsego County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Otsego County, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 57.12%, or 14,333 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Otsego County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 75.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Otsego County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 75.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Truestream Fiber in Otsego County, MI
Truestream fiber coverage
About 51.25%, or 12,860 people, have Truestream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. Truestream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Otsego County.
Truestream fiber download speeds
Truestream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Truestream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Truestream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Truestream fiber upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Truestream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Truestream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Otsego County fiber providers. Truestream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Winn Telephone Company Fiber in Otsego County, MI
Winn Telecom fiber coverage
About 16.44%, or 4,124 people, have Winn Telecom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, and northwest Otsego County area. Winn Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Otsego County.
Winn Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Winn Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Winn Telecom fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Winn Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Winn Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Winn Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Winn Telecom is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Otsego County fiber providers. Winn Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL in Otsego County, MI
WNM Communications DSL coverage
About 10.04%, or 2,519 people, have WNM Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and east Otsego County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otsego County.
WNM Communications DSL download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WNM Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from WNM Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Otsego County DSL providers. WNM Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, WNM Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Otsego County, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 6.05%, or 1,519 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Otsego County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otsego County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Otsego County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Otsego County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 36.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Agri-Valley Communications DSL in Otsego County, MI
Agri-Valley Communications DSL coverage
About 3.51%, or 881 people, have Agri-Valley Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Otsego County area. Agri-Valley Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otsego County.
Agri-Valley Communications DSL download speeds
Agri-Valley Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Agri-Valley Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Agri-Valley Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Agri-Valley Communications DSL upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Agri-Valley Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Agri-Valley Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Otsego County DSL providers. Agri-Valley Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Otsego County, MI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.04%, or 262 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Otsego County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otsego County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Otsego County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Otsego County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.91%, or 23,062 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Otsego County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 24.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Otsego County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.1 Mbps.
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- 24.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Otsego County, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 60.60%, or 15,205 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Otsego County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Otsego County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Otsego County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 60.60%, or 15,205 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Otsego County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Otsego County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Otsego County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Otsego County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Otsego County, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.61%, or 10,440 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, north, southwest, east, south, and northeast Otsego County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Otsego County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Otsego County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications Fixed Wireless in Otsego County, MI
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.13%, or 283 people, have Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Otsego County area. Cherry Capital Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otsego County.
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Cherry Capital Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otsego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otsego County. The fastest plan anyone in Otsego County can order from Cherry Capital Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Otsego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Otsego County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cherry Capital Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Otsego County fixed wireless providers. Cherry Capital Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otsego County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Otsego County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Otsego County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Otsego County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Otsego County are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 992 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 99.46% in Otsego County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Otsego County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Antrim County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leelanau County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alpena County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Door County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Langlade County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marathon County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chippewa County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Panola County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meade County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds