In Southeast there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.87% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,219 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Southeast
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 Southeast are not shown.
Southeast Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.87% of Southeast. 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 Google Fiber. Now you can call companies in Southeast with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Southeast?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Southeast.
Internet Speed Key
The average Southeast home can get up to 7,219 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 84.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Southeast.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Southeast, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Southeast?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Southeast you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.60% of Southeast homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.27% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Southeast homes.
Internet Market Health in Southeast
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Southeast 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 Southeast based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Southeast internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Southeast homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Southeast internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 11 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, Southeast is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Southeast, along with details on where in Southeast and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.84%, or 31,376 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southeast.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Southeast 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 Southeast cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 91.11%, or 28,633 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southeast.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 3,754 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Southeast fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,754 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 91.11%, or 28,633 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southeast.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 3,754 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Southeast fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,754 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 84.00%, or 26,398 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Southeast.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Southeast fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 18,385 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Southeast.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Southeast DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 18,385 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast 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 Southeast.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Southeast DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 12.41%, or 3,901 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, south, west, southeast, northeast, and central Southeast 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 Southeast.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Southeast 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 Southeast fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 153 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.51%, or 789 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north Southeast 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 Southeast.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southeast DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 1.58%, or 495 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central and west Southeast area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southeast.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Southeast download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Southeast fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.40%, or 31,239 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast 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 Southeast.
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 Southeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 87 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast 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 above average compared to other Southeast fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.82%, or 30,429 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southeast.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast 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 Southeast fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.82%, or 30,429 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southeast.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southeast customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast 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 Southeast fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Southeast, Raleigh, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 80.17%, or 25,194 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southeast area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Southeast.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Southeast customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast 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 Southeast fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Southeast Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Southeast or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Southeast compare to the rest of Raleigh?
Internet speeds in Southeast are much faster versus the average speeds in Raleigh: 4,952 Mbps in Raleigh versus 7,219 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Raleigh is 98.80% versus 99.87% in Southeast.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Southeast are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mordecai, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bayview, San Francisco, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wissanoning, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westwood, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Bloomington, Bloomington, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- The Lakes, Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stapleton, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Dallas Fair Park, Dallas, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds