In Phelps County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 952 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Phelps 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 Phelps County are not shown.
Phelps County 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 99.83% of Phelps 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 Phelps County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Phelps County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Phelps County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Phelps County home can get up to 952 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 3,000 Mbps, which 1.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Phelps County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Phelps County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Phelps County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Phelps 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 79.94% of Phelps County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.13% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Phelps County homes.
Internet Market Health in Phelps County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Phelps 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 Phelps County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Phelps 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, Phelps County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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. Phelps County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Phelps County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Phelps County, along with details on where in Phelps County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Phelps County, NE
Spectrum cable coverage
About 74.21%, or 6,655 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, northwest, southeast, and west Phelps County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Phelps County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Phelps 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 fastest compared to other Phelps County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Glenwood fiber coverage
About 73.97%, or 6,634 people, have Glenwood fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, northeast, and southwest Phelps County area. Glenwood is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Phelps County.
Glenwood Telephone fiber download speeds
Glenwood is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glenwood fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Glenwood goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glenwood fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glenwood is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Phelps County fiber providers. Glenwood offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps 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
Centurylink DSL in Phelps County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 68.64%, or 6,156 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, southwest, north, northwest, and northeast Phelps County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Phelps County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Phelps County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Phelps County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Phelps County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Phelps County, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 8.23%, or 738 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Phelps County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Phelps County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Phelps County DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) DSL in Phelps County, NE
ATC Communications DSL coverage
About 7.31%, or 656 people, have ATC Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, and north Phelps County area. ATC Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Phelps County.
ATC Communications (Nebraska) DSL download speeds
ATC Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, ATC Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Phelps County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 53.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) DSL upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ATC Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Phelps County DSL providers. ATC Communications 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 Phelps County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ATC Communications customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 53.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) Fiber in Phelps County, NE
ATC Communications fiber coverage
About 4.53%, or 406 people, have ATC Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and southwest Phelps County area. ATC Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Phelps County.
ATC Communications (Nebraska) fiber download speeds
ATC Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ATC Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) fiber upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ATC Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Phelps County fiber providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 104 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Phelps County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Phelps County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 3,000 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Phelps County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps County is up to 3,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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ATC Communications (Nebraska) Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
ATC Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 96.15%, or 8,623 people, have ATC Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Phelps County area. ATC Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Phelps County.
ATC Communications (Nebraska) fixed wireless download speeds
ATC Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ATC Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Phelps County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ATC Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Phelps County fixed wireless providers. ATC Communications 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 Phelps County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, ATC Communications customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
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- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 82.67%, or 7,414 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Phelps County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Phelps County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Phelps County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 52.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Phelps County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Phelps County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 52.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 82.24%, or 7,375 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Phelps County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Phelps County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Phelps County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 97.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Phelps County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Phelps County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 97.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.66%, or 4,274 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, west, north, southwest, and northeast Phelps County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Phelps County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps 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 below average compared to other Phelps County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.06%, or 1,620 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, east, northeast, west, north, southeast, central, and southwest Phelps 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 a small portion of Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps 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 Phelps County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 59.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps 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 below average compared to other Phelps 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 Phelps 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 5.07%, or 455 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, central, and northwest Phelps County area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Phelps County.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Phelps County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Phelps County. The fastest plan anyone in Phelps County can order from Viaero goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Phelps County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Phelps County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Phelps County fixed wireless providers. Viaero offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Phelps County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Phelps County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Phelps County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Phelps County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Phelps County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 952 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 99.83% in Phelps County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Phelps 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
- Kearney County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Fillmore County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chase County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saline County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phillips County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Hanson County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardeman County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harding County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harding County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds