In Union County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.01% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,871 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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12 Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Union County
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Internet service is available in 98.01% of Union 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 OmniTel Communications. Now you can call companies in Union County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 1,871 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 10.49% 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 Union County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Union County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.39% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.50%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.99% of Union County homes.
Internet Market Health in Union County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Union County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Union County homes have between 1 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Union County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Union County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Union County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 83.61%, or 10,149 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union County DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 Union County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Union County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 63.26%, or 7,678 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, and central Union County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Union County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Union County 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 Union County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Union County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 32.51%, or 3,946 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, west, central, and southeast Union County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Union County, IA
OmniTel Communications fiber coverage
About 10.49%, or 1,273 people, have OmniTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, and north Union County area. OmniTel Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
OmniTel Communications fiber download speeds
OmniTel Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OmniTel Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from OmniTel Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OmniTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OmniTel Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. OmniTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks Fiber in Union County, IA
GRM Networks fiber coverage
About 8.32%, or 1,010 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Union County area. GRM Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
GRM Networks fiber download speeds
GRM Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GRM Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GRM Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 96.56%, or 11,721 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County 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 below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Union County 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.05%, or 10,688 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 most of Union County.
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 Union 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 Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 32.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 32.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 73.62%, or 8,936 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, central, southeast, southwest, and south Union County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 375 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 the fastest compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 Union County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 143 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 49.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 70.42%, or 8,547 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from BST Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 65.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 Union County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 21 Mbps.
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- 59.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 19.23%, or 2,334 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, southwest, south, northeast, southeast, and central Union County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Union County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 13.50%, or 1,639 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, central, northeast, and southeast Union 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 Union County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless coverage
About 9.48%, or 1,151 people, have Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, southwest, central, south, and northeast Union County area. Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless download speeds
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 9.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Union County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 9.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Union County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Union County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,871 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 98.01% in Union County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Adams County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mills County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wapello County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saunders County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Prince Edward County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnston County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juab County, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kalkaska County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kanabec County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kane County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds