In Southwest Area there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.91% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,177 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 Southwest Area
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 Southwest Area are not shown.
Southwest Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Southwest Area
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Internet service is available in 99.91% of Southwest Area. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Southwest Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Southwest Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Southwest Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Southwest Area home can get up to 1,177 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.26% 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 Southwest Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Southwest Area, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Southwest Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Southwest Area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.04% of Southwest Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.88% 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 Southwest Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Southwest Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Southwest Area internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 5 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Southwest Area homes have between 3 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Southwest Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 5 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, Southwest Area is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Southwest Area, along with details on where in Southwest Area and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 99.91%, or 7,031 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Southwest Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Southwest Area cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 99.91%, or 7,031 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southwest Area customers is up to 94 Mbps.
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- 23.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 the fastest compared to other Southwest Area DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Southwest Area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications Cable in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
ImOn Communications cable coverage
About 89.48%, or 6,297 people, have ImOn Communications cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. ImOn Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
ImOn Communications cable download speeds
ImOn Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, ImOn Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from ImOn Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications cable upload speeds
In Southwest Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ImOn Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, ImOn Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southwest Area cable providers. ImOn Communications offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
South Slope Fiber in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
South Slope fiber coverage
About 21.83%, or 1,536 people, have South Slope fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and southeast Southwest Area area. South Slope is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Southwest Area.
South Slope fiber download speeds
South Slope is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Slope fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from South Slope goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Slope fiber upload speeds
In Southwest Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Slope fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Slope is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Southwest Area fiber providers. South Slope offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 7.66%, or 539 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and south Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southwest Area customers is up to 3,306 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.1% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 93.9% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 Southwest Area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3,000 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 3,306 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.1% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 93.9% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
ImOn Communications fiber coverage
About 4.79%, or 337 people, have ImOn Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, southeast, northwest, and north Southwest Area area. ImOn Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southwest Area.
ImOn Communications fiber download speeds
ImOn Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ImOn Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from ImOn Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications fiber upload speeds
In Southwest Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ImOn Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ImOn Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Southwest Area fiber providers. ImOn Communications offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.91%, or 7,031 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southwest Area customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 average compared to other Southwest Area fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Southwest Area is up to 20 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.09%, or 6,762 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area 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 8.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.09%, or 6,762 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest Area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area 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 8.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.92%, or 6,609 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area 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 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 78.17%, or 5,501 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Southwest Area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 Southwest Area fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 75.50%, or 5,313 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest Area area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Southwest Area.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest Area can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Southwest Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southwest Area 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 average compared to other Southwest Area fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest Area is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Southwest Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Southwest Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Southwest Area compare to the rest of Cedar Rapids?
Internet speeds in Southwest Area are faster versus the average speeds in Cedar Rapids: 1,028 Mbps in Cedar Rapids versus 1,177 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Cedar Rapids is 99.39% versus 99.91% in Southwest Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Southwest Area 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
- Taylor, Cedar Rapids, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Penn, North Liberty, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wickham, Coralville, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kirkwood, Coralville, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mann, Iowa City, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weber, Iowa City, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt, Iowa City, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longfellow, Iowa City, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas, Iowa City, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Arbor Lodge, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, Pueblo, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belvidere, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Black Mountain, Henderson, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindenville, South San Francisco, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Meadow Bay, Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nottingham, Katy, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Waltham, Waltham, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hill Historic District, New Castle, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Natomas Corporate Center, Sacramento, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds