In Thurston County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 377 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Thurston 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 Thurston County are not shown.
Thurston 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 98.26% of Thurston 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 American Broadband. Now you can call companies in Thurston County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thurston County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thurston County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thurston County home can get up to 377 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 20.40% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thurston County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Thurston County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Thurston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thurston 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 2.63% of Thurston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 24.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 52.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.74% of Thurston County homes.
Internet Market Health in Thurston County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thurston 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 Thurston County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thurston County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Thurston County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Thurston County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Thurston County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thurston County, along with details on where in Thurston County and at what speeds.
American Broadband DSL in Thurston County, NE
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 67.67%, or 4,583 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, southeast, south, and north Thurston County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thurston County.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from American Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Thurston County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 22.44%, or 1,520 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, central, south, and north Thurston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thurston County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
American Broadband Cable in Thurston County, NE
American Broadband cable coverage
About 19.33%, or 1,309 people, have American Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Thurston County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thurston County.
American Broadband cable download speeds
American Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, American Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from American Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
American Broadband cable upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County cable providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Thurston County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 1.61%, or 109 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Thurston County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston 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
FiberFast by NNTC Fiber in Thurston County, NE
FiberFast fiber coverage
About 1.58%, or 107 people, have FiberFast fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Thurston County area. FiberFast is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
FiberFast by NNTC fiber download speeds
FiberFast is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FiberFast fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from FiberFast goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC fiber upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FiberFast fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FiberFast is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. FiberFast offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 66.82%, or 4,526 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thurston County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.28%, or 3,744 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston 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 majority of Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston 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 Thurston County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 55.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thurston 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 Thurston 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 33.65%, or 2,279 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thurston County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 416 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Thurston County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 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 Thurston County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 87 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.04%, or 1,696 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston 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 Thurston County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston 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 Thurston County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.04%, or 1,696 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston 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 Thurston County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston 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 Thurston County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 24.08%, or 1,631 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thurston County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 143 Mbps.
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- 77.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Thurston County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 108 Mbps.
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- 77.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.62%, or 990 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, central, southeast, south, northwest, and north Thurston 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 Thurston County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thurston County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skywave Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Skywave fixed wireless coverage
About 8.52%, or 577 people, have Skywave fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, central, and southeast Thurston County area. Skywave is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Skywave fixed wireless download speeds
Skywave is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywave fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Skywave goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Skywave fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skywave fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skywave is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thurston County fixed wireless providers. Skywave offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Thurston County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thurston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thurston County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Thurston County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 377 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 98.26% in Thurston County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thurston 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
- Wayne County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Pierce County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Antelope County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Story County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Millard County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owsley County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moffat County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Missaukee County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozark County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds