In Polk County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.02% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 732 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 Polk 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 Polk County are not shown.
Polk 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 98.02% of Polk 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Polk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 732 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 18.69% 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 Polk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Polk County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.51% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 66.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.98% of Polk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Polk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Polk 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 Polk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Polk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Polk County homes have between 1 and 3 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. Polk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 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, Polk County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Polk County, MO
Windstream DSL coverage
About 82.10%, or 25,878 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 110 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 Polk County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 43.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Polk County, MO
Windstream fiber coverage
About 25.74%, or 8,114 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northwest, southeast, and north Polk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 1,697 Mbps.
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- 69.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Polk County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,697 Mbps.
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- 69.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Polk County, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 8.51%, or 2,682 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, and north Polk 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 Polk County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Polk 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 below average compared to other Polk County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Polk 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 47.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
American Broadband Cable in Polk County, MO
American Broadband cable coverage
About 2.94%, or 927 people, have American Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Polk County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
American Broadband cable download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, American Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from American Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
American Broadband cable upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for American Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County cable providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Total Highspeed Fiber in Polk County, MO
Total Highspeed fiber coverage
About 2.02%, or 636 people, have Total Highspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Polk County area. Total Highspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Total Highspeed fiber download speeds
Total Highspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Total Highspeed fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Total Highspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Total Highspeed fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Total Highspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Total Highspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Total Highspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk 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
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.49%, or 29,466 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Polk County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 356 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Wisper 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 Polk County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
Total Highspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 88.37%, or 27,852 people, have Total Highspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Total Highspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Polk County.
Total Highspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Total Highspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Total Highspeed fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Total Highspeed goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Total Highspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Total Highspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Total Highspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Total Highspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Won Communications Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
Won Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 72.58%, or 22,878 people, have Won Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Won Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.
Won Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Won Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Won Communications fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Won Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Won Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Won Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Won Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Won Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 68.88%, or 21,711 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk 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 much of Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 52.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 12 Mbps.
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- 52.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 46.48%, or 14,649 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 65.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Polk County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 38.59%, or 12,162 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, north, northeast, south, west, and northwest Polk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 38.59%, or 12,162 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, north, northeast, south, west, and northwest Polk County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MO
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 13.47%, or 4,246 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, east, and north Polk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 above average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Polk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Polk County are much slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 732 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 98.02% in Polk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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
- Dallas County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Iron County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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Counties with Similar Populations
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- Escambia County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evangeline Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fajardo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fannin County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Finney County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds