In Tompkins County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 91.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,188 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County are not shown.
Tompkins 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 91.43% of Tompkins 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Tompkins County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Tompkins County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Tompkins County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Tompkins County home can get up to 1,188 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 20.28% 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 Tompkins County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Tompkins County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Tompkins County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tompkins County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.27% of Tompkins County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.02% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.57% of Tompkins County homes.
Internet Market Health in Tompkins County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Tompkins 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 Tompkins County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Tompkins County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Tompkins County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Tompkins 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, Tompkins County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tompkins County, along with details on where in Tompkins County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Tompkins County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 81.58%, or 86,267 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tompkins County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tompkins County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tompkins 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 Tompkins County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fiberspark Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Fiberspark fiber coverage
About 15.61%, or 16,505 people, have Fiberspark fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, and southwest Tompkins County area. Fiberspark is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tompkins County.
Fiberspark fiber download speeds
Fiberspark is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fiberspark fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Fiberspark goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fiberspark fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fiberspark fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fiberspark is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Fiberspark offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Frontier Communications DSL in Tompkins County, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 11.53%, or 12,195 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and south Tompkins County 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 Tompkins County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tompkins County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 19.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tompkins County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Tompkins County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 19.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 10.29%, or 10,876 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, south, west, north, and northwest Tompkins County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 10.29%, or 10,876 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, south, west, north, and northwest Tompkins 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 Tompkins County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 8.76%, or 9,264 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, east, northeast, northwest, north, and south Tompkins County area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Spectrum Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.54%, or 7,969 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, northeast, east, and north Tompkins 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 Tompkins County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins 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 below average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Tompkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 138 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 6.95%, or 7,352 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and northwest Tompkins County area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Empire Access fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Empire Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Dryden Fiber Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Dryden Fiber fiber coverage
About 5.45%, or 5,768 people, have Dryden Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Tompkins County area. Dryden Fiber is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Dryden Fiber fiber download speeds
Dryden Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dryden Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Dryden Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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Dryden Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dryden Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dryden Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Dryden Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Haefele Connect Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
Haefele Connect fiber coverage
About 5.16%, or 5,455 people, have Haefele Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, northwest, and south Tompkins County area. Haefele Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Haefele Connect fiber download speeds
Haefele Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Haefele Connect fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tompkins County customers is up to 1,905 Mbps.
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- 90.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Haefele Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. Haefele Connect 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 Tompkins County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Haefele Connect customers can get speeds up to 1,812 Mbps.
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- 90.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Tompkins County, NY
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 4.45%, or 4,702 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Tompkins County area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tompkins County fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Haefele Connect Cable in Tompkins County, NY
Haefele Connect cable coverage
About 1.03%, or 1,087 people, have Haefele Connect cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and southeast Tompkins County area. Haefele Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Haefele Connect cable download speeds
Haefele Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Haefele Connect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect cable upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Haefele Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tompkins County cable providers. Haefele Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tompkins County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.64%, or 84,211 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tompkins County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tompkins 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 Tompkins County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tompkins 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 the slowest compared to other Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 13 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tompkins County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 64.84%, or 68,559 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tompkins County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Tompkins County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tompkins 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 Tompkins County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Tompkins County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tompkins County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Tompkins County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Tompkins County are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,188 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 91.43% in Tompkins County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tompkins 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
- Cortland County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schuyler County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chenango County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berkshire County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Miami County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Lawrence County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Story County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds