In Rusk County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 96.67% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,173 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County are not shown.
Rusk 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 96.67% of Rusk 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Rusk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rusk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rusk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rusk County home can get up to 1,173 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 11.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rusk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rusk County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Rusk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rusk 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 59.04% of Rusk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.23% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 15.01%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.33% of Rusk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Rusk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rusk 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 Rusk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rusk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rusk County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, fixed wireless, 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. Rusk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Rusk County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rusk County, along with details on where in Rusk County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Rusk County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 56.97%, or 8,083 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rusk County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Rusk 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 the fastest compared to other Rusk 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 Rusk 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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- 34.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Rusk County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 35.84%, or 5,085 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northeast, north, and east Rusk County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rusk County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Rusk County, WI
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 24.40%, or 3,462 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, north, northeast, and south Rusk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 1,994 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Rusk County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,994 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BruceTel Fiber in Rusk County, WI
BruceTel fiber coverage
About 17.05%, or 2,419 people, have BruceTel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, central, and north Rusk County area. BruceTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
BruceTel fiber download speeds
BruceTel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BruceTel fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from BruceTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BruceTel fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BruceTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BruceTel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. BruceTel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk 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
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Rusk County, WI
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 11.93%, or 1,693 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, and west Rusk County area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Rusk County, WI
Bevcomm fiber coverage
About 9.92%, or 1,407 people, have Bevcomm fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and north Rusk County area. Bevcomm is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Bevcomm fiber download speeds
Bevcomm is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bevcomm fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Bevcomm goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bevcomm fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bevcomm fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bevcomm is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Bevcomm offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk 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
BruceTel DSL in Rusk County, WI
BruceTel DSL coverage
About 7.42%, or 1,053 people, have BruceTel DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Rusk County area. BruceTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
BruceTel DSL download speeds
BruceTel is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, BruceTel DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from BruceTel goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BruceTel DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BruceTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, BruceTel is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rusk County DSL providers. BruceTel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rusk County, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.56%, or 221 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Rusk 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 Rusk County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.18%, or 4,992 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rusk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk 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 Rusk County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.97%, or 3,543 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 44.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 21.41%, or 3,038 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 one of the slowest compared to other Rusk 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 Rusk 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 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 21.41%, or 3,038 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 one of the slowest compared to other Rusk 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 Rusk 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 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 7.34%, or 1,042 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Rusk County area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Rusk County fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 8.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
Rusk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rusk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rusk County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Rusk County are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 1,173 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 96.67% in Rusk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rusk 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.
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- Menominee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Phelps County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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