{"id":80940,"date":"2026-04-20T23:55:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/best-rural-internet-providers-for-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:55:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:55:38","slug":"best-rural-internet-providers-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/best-rural-internet-providers-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rural Internet Providers for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"\">\n<section xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div data-cy=\"listiclePrecap\" data-location=\"PRECAP\" section=\"listicle\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hide c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hasPaid g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hed\">\n<section><!----><\/section>\n<div value=\"default\" class=\"c-listicleSort c-listicleSort_ascend\">\n<p><h2>\n      Our picks<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p> <span class=\"c-listicleSort_ascend-data\"><!----> <!----><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-listicleSort_container\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-listicleSort_container-ascend-text\"> Why we chose these providers <\/span> <!----> <span class=\"c-listicleSort_dotted-divider c-listicleSort_container-momentum-text\"\/><\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"c-listicleSort_container-text\"><br \/>\n      Sort by<br \/>\n    <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandEditZipBanner u-flexbox u-flexbox-alignCenter\"> <span>Results for<span class=\"c-broadbandEditZipBanner_text\"> 90001.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandEditZipBanner_cta\">Edit location<\/span><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div id=\"efdc2162-cccf-4d29-9025-affd06ed63f3\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__efdc2162-cccf-4d29-9025-affd06ed63f3_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2026\/01\/22\/ca2500d3-1d33-4877-b1bc-e42755aa0549\/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-precap.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Best rural home internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2026\/01\/22\/ca2500d3-1d33-4877-b1bc-e42755aa0549\/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-precap.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|T-Mobile Home Internet\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with T-Mobile<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <!----> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (877) 519-7610<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"e4f13abc-05f4-4919-908e-f089024d68c7\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__e4f13abc-05f4-4919-908e-f089024d68c7_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/bb47eeed-112c-46f9-b25b-9efb010f6439\/century-link-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Best wired rural internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/bb47eeed-112c-46f9-b25b-9efb010f6439\/century-link-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|CenturyLink\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with CenturyLink<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"bf6b3cf4-0977-4326-af4d-26bbc029240b\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__bf6b3cf4-0977-4326-af4d-26bbc029240b_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/3b9cb3a9-7fed-4883-bb0f-c34da3e505e2\/rise-broadband-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Best rural fixed wireless internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/3b9cb3a9-7fed-4883-bb0f-c34da3e505e2\/rise-broadband-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Rise Broadband\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Rise Broadband<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"57cf11de-3810-40c0-91fa-baa0c0ab2511\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__57cf11de-3810-40c0-91fa-baa0c0ab2511_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/ce59fed1-6bc2-4659-ab4c-1e17bff24e85\/kinetic-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Fast internet options in rural areas<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_facts-container\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_facts g-font-regular-xxxsmall\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"fact-value\">$25 &#8211; $90 (fiber prices) per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/ce59fed1-6bc2-4659-ab4c-1e17bff24e85\/kinetic-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Kinetic Internet \" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Kinetic Internet<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"edf2b908-43bf-408e-9c71-aeefd47f7618\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__edf2b908-43bf-408e-9c71-aeefd47f7618_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2024\/01\/12\/77e1f446-64ea-4414-b247-e65c6666b37a\/hughesnet-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Best satellite internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2024\/01\/12\/77e1f446-64ea-4414-b247-e65c6666b37a\/hughesnet-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Hughesnet\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Hughesnet<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (833) 347-4265<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_more u-hidden\">\n<div id=\"17c8fa5c-3ec6-41b1-a68d-cbe31c051cc9\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__17c8fa5c-3ec6-41b1-a68d-cbe31c051cc9_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/8d754f57-6b48-4be1-8221-178e0928de69\/mediacom-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Best cheap rural internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/8d754f57-6b48-4be1-8221-178e0928de69\/mediacom-cnetbb-logo-w.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Mediacom\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Mediacom Communications<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"5a95714f-57c1-4260-9fa3-22798fab9e05\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__5a95714f-57c1-4260-9fa3-22798fab9e05_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2025\/09\/25\/212f5dd1-2f00-4923-9785-6b20cd813054\/starlink-logo-new.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Fastest satellite internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2025\/09\/25\/212f5dd1-2f00-4923-9785-6b20cd813054\/starlink-logo-new.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Starlink\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Starlink<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <!----> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"7487340c-6c3e-44be-96b1-b85d43864ee3\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__7487340c-6c3e-44be-96b1-b85d43864ee3_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/7b802fa8-daae-4a1e-9ea6-3c9280f2e15c\/ziply-fiber.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Fastest rural internet provider<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2023\/09\/18\/7b802fa8-daae-4a1e-9ea6-3c9280f2e15c\/ziply-fiber.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|Ziply Fiber\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with Ziply Fiber<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <span class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer g-font-regular-xxxsmall\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_availabilityContainer_icon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem_unavailable\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#stop\"\/><\/svg> <span><br \/>\n          Provider not available in<br \/>\n          <span> 90001 <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <button class=\"c-bestListBaseButton o-cnetButton-medium o-cnetButton-secondary  u-text-capitalize c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_show-ascend\"><br \/>\n  Show 3 more<br \/>\n  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(90deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-arrow-small\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <\/p>\n<div id=\"74772848-fa2c-459a-8cd1-3306bfe41d55\" data-key=\"cnetlisticle__74772848-fa2c-459a-8cd1-3306bfe41d55_ascend\" class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item-paid\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-sponsoredContentOutside u-flexbox-row\">\n<p><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-featuredDealsTag_icon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-tag\"\/><\/svg> <span>Featured Deal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>What is this?<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper precap-item\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_wrapper-logobox\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo clickable-img hideMobile\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2026\/01\/22\/ca2500d3-1d33-4877-b1bc-e42755aa0549\/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-precap.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_infotainer-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>Get a month on T-Mobile and up to $300 back<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"logo-container\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_logo-mobile clickable-img hideDesktop hideTablet\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image c-cmsImage-loaded\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/hub\/2026\/01\/22\/ca2500d3-1d33-4877-b1bc-e42755aa0549\/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-precap.png\" alt=\"Logo image\" height=\"306\" width=\"456\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_buttonWrapper_container\"><button section=\"lead|T-Mobile 5G Home Internet\" class=\"o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-primary o-cnetButton-medium c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_modalButton\"><br \/>\n        Check with T-Mobile<br \/>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon c-broadbandListiclePrecapItem-ascend_sponsored-arrowIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#arrow-mini\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <!----> <\/p>\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (877) 519-7610<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDeals u-flexbox u-flexbox-column u-flexbox-alignCenter g-inner-spacing-top-xlarge g-inner-spacing-bottom-xlarge\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListDeals_hed u-text-capitalize u-text-center\">BROADBAND DEALS OF THE WEEK<\/h3>\n<p>Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"c-globalToc\"> <\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"97590e61-49a0-420f-ae9f-f00721d1a353\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Best rural internet providers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Reliable internet access remains hard to come across in many rural areas across America. Between sparse population density and limited infrastructure, cable and <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>fiber<\/span><\/span> often give these areas a skip. As a result, many households are left relying on slower and older options like DSL, satellite or even fixed wireless service. That frustration is compounded by rising costs. A recent <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>CNET survey<\/span><\/span> revealed that 63% of Americans are paying more for internet that still feels unreliable. Even with the FCC now defining broadband as a minimum of 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload, many rural communities fall far below that standard. <\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">For most rural households, <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>T-Mobile Home Internet<\/span><\/span> stands out as the top option. Its wide availability makes it accessible where wired service is unavailable and plans start at just $50 a month. Unlimited data and free equipment add to its appeal, making it a practical solution for areas underserved by traditional providers. Depending on your location, other providers worth considering include Ziply Fiber, Mediacom, CenturyLink, Kinetic and Rise Broadband. If none of those options are available, Starlink remains the strongest satellite choice. Here are CNET&#8217;s top choices for rural internet providers based on availability, performance, pricing, data policies and customer satisfaction.  <\/p>\n<p><em>Don&#8217;t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews.\u00a0<\/em><em>Add CNET<\/em><em>\u00a0as a preferred Google source.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"109b8638-9855-412e-93e9-46fb39094d80\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Best rural internet service providers<\/h2>\n<div id=\"efdc2162-cccf-4d29-9025-affd06ed63f3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/9791bf9b572d4ac103ff2afbd37fe946f945f1d5\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/86bdd9d555f79914e88184a22fd7a9356d6c4c82\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/86bdd9d555f79914e88184a22fd7a9356d6c4c82\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> According to the FCC, T-Mobile Home Internet\u00a0has the greatest coverage of any non-satellite internet service provider, available to over 60% of US households. While service isn\u2019t the cheapest or the fastest of any rural internet provider, the unlimited data, free equipment and mobile bundle discounts help boost the provider\u2019s overall value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (877) 519-7610<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"e4f13abc-05f4-4919-908e-f089024d68c7\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/66337e6aa529ef9f5d380946d90b46da96cec3e7\/hub\/2023\/09\/14\/f69af505-d9c8-446b-9703-19fd2f389d7b\/century-link-cnetbb-logo-c.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/16254eaea2fef153debae1b31080bb2722ad96d1\/hub\/2023\/09\/14\/f69af505-d9c8-446b-9703-19fd2f389d7b\/century-link-cnetbb-logo-c.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/16254eaea2fef153debae1b31080bb2722ad96d1\/hub\/2023\/09\/14\/f69af505-d9c8-446b-9703-19fd2f389d7b\/century-link-cnetbb-logo-c.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 10 &#8211; 140<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $55 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Aside from satellite internet providers and T-Mobile, CenturyLink has perhaps the greatest coverage area of any rural ISP, spanning suburban and rural areas across 16 states. CenturyLink, though a DSL service, can meet or beat the internet speeds of satellite internet in most service areas, and the $55-per-month service includes unlimited data and no contracts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 10 &#8211; 140<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $55 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"bf6b3cf4-0977-4326-af4d-26bbc029240b\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/26470f96989e478c5851784ee8ffa4120bcf9d60\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/fbe0e2c2-83b3-4f54-8d90-eb61d524afba\/product-logos-rise-broadband.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/6f3c61c0034c1beb139e9ab09d9125c20bf9ae8c\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/fbe0e2c2-83b3-4f54-8d90-eb61d524afba\/product-logos-rise-broadband.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/6f3c61c0034c1beb139e9ab09d9125c20bf9ae8c\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/fbe0e2c2-83b3-4f54-8d90-eb61d524afba\/product-logos-rise-broadband.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $45 &#8211; $65 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Rise Broadband is a leading non-5G fixed wireless internet provider with service available in 16 states. Of those, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas and Utah have the greatest serviceability. At present, its fiber network is still very limited. However, select areas might be serviceable for its faster fiber speed tiers, offering gigabit speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $45 &#8211; $65 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"57cf11de-3810-40c0-91fa-baa0c0ab2511\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/85651000874ffa9d266126997decd48713f0fd8b\/hub\/2026\/04\/17\/f2a94139-556f-4d94-a5f0-a166bb8d9d9b\/kinetic.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/44486e8e8b0c7bfdbe6b598d060ad2c795ec0bba\/hub\/2026\/04\/17\/f2a94139-556f-4d94-a5f0-a166bb8d9d9b\/kinetic.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/44486e8e8b0c7bfdbe6b598d060ad2c795ec0bba\/hub\/2026\/04\/17\/f2a94139-556f-4d94-a5f0-a166bb8d9d9b\/kinetic.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 2,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $25 &#8211; $90 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Formely known as Windstream, Kinetic is one of our top rural internet providers, bringing high-speed connections to underserved places. Targeting North Carolina and Texas, Kinetic has announced plans to expand its fiber network from nearly 2 million homes to 3.5 million by 2029.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 2,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $25 &#8211; $90 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"edf2b908-43bf-408e-9c71-aeefd47f7618\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/cb388e52d5a8ad9d12360e437a508e1bd1c356b9\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/2bf30ee7-84aa-4a07-86e6-baac9f3b518d\/product-logos-hughesnet.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/aba91a298b9b633377b78c8e0656eb1a9e44d534\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/2bf30ee7-84aa-4a07-86e6-baac9f3b518d\/product-logos-hughesnet.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/aba91a298b9b633377b78c8e0656eb1a9e44d534\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/2bf30ee7-84aa-4a07-86e6-baac9f3b518d\/product-logos-hughesnet.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $50 &#8211; $80 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Hughesnet recently introduced a new set of internet plans with increased speeds of 25 to 100Mbps and monthly priority data limits of 100 to 200GB. That\u2019s a big jump from previous offerings (25Mbps and 15 to 100GB of data) but without a significantly big jump in pricing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (833) 347-4265<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $50 &#8211; $80 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"17c8fa5c-3ec6-41b1-a68d-cbe31c051cc9\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/6da7f0787f4dba1ccd92b31e0b65e2a8f6fb2a84\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/405d9906-5e40-4d0c-8590-6daeb07abdd2\/product-logos-mediacom.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/9605b1caf3effb3e6b69decc3f9330174dffab66\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/405d9906-5e40-4d0c-8590-6daeb07abdd2\/product-logos-mediacom.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/9605b1caf3effb3e6b69decc3f9330174dffab66\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/405d9906-5e40-4d0c-8590-6daeb07abdd2\/product-logos-mediacom.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 1,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $25 &#8211; $80 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> As a cable provider, Mediacom can deliver much faster and more reliable speeds than DSL, satellite or fixed wireless service, but its service reach is more limited. Mediacom is available to just over 2% of US residents, with service areas across much of the Midwest and South, as well as parts of California and Delaware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 1,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $25 &#8211; $80 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"5a95714f-57c1-4260-9fa3-22798fab9e05\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8f6a6cc448380da73db73fc90e72dcb0737a175a\/hub\/2025\/09\/30\/b84c3c4f-59f8-48bd-bb1a-f30fd9907339\/starlink-logo-1920x1080-broadband-listicle.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8da918ddfcf47a51f635a8f45f097830d6c61426\/hub\/2025\/09\/30\/b84c3c4f-59f8-48bd-bb1a-f30fd9907339\/starlink-logo-1920x1080-broadband-listicle.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8da918ddfcf47a51f635a8f45f097830d6c61426\/hub\/2025\/09\/30\/b84c3c4f-59f8-48bd-bb1a-f30fd9907339\/starlink-logo-1920x1080-broadband-listicle.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 350 <\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $80 &#8211; $120 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> A relative satellite newcomer, Elon Musk&#8217;s Starlink promises to boost satellite internet speeds while reducing latency thanks to a massive constellation of low-orbit satellites. For a satellite internet service, speeds aren&#8217;t bad (100 to 350Mbps), and the unlimited data and low latency are a nice bonus, but initial and ongoing costs are high. The entry-level plan is priced at $80 a month with another plan available at $120 monthly, plus equipment will cost upwards of $349.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 350 <\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $80 &#8211; $120 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"7487340c-6c3e-44be-96b1-b85d43864ee3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8500f0e992959c6c74158431215e60c0c628e7d8\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/dbab1c65-3eda-4995-9ed4-ae1e319a457b\/product-logos-ziply.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/79b90a4b3c17e6cb0f9122a1a84c6c2a3d05665b\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/dbab1c65-3eda-4995-9ed4-ae1e319a457b\/product-logos-ziply.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/79b90a4b3c17e6cb0f9122a1a84c6c2a3d05665b\/hub\/2024\/07\/24\/dbab1c65-3eda-4995-9ed4-ae1e319a457b\/product-logos-ziply.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 50,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $20 &#8211; $900 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Ziply Fiber offers multigigabit internet speeds of 2Gbps, 5Gbps, 10Gbps\u00a0and now 50Gbps (available in select &#8212; and rural &#8212; areas) throughout the Northwest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (866) 671-3650<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Speed range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> 100 &#8211; 50,000<\/span> <span> Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Price range<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> $20 &#8211; $900 <\/span> <span> per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"74772848-fa2c-459a-8cd1-3306bfe41d55\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable g-inner-spacing-top-large-fluid\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-container g-inner-spacing-left-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-right-large-fluid g-inner-spacing-bottom-large-fluid noStats\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-imageContainer\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/9791bf9b572d4ac103ff2afbd37fe946f945f1d5\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=131\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/86bdd9d555f79914e88184a22fd7a9356d6c4c82\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/86bdd9d555f79914e88184a22fd7a9356d6c4c82\/hub\/2025\/12\/19\/54353d5f-6200-4d93-ba6f-1adc1b7982e8\/5g-home-internet-logo-12-34-55pm.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=126\" alt=\"Product image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Product image\" height=\"126\" width=\"456\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_header-wrapper u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable-ourTake\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our take &#8211;<\/strong> Get up to $300 back on T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Easy to set up. Easy to save. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleCollapsable_buttons\">\n<p><!----> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-text g-font-regular-xxsmall g-inner-spacing-right-xsmall desktop\" style=\"display:;\"><br \/>\n    Or call to learn more:<br \/>\n  <\/span> <span class=\"c-broadbandCallToOrder-phone g-font-bold-xxsmall\"><br \/>\n    (877) 519-7610<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer rounded desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item\">\n<div class=\"c-infoBoxContainer-item-container\"><span>Connection<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span> Fixed wireless<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"834bd83b-5502-4eed-b637-d47050fa95de\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Top rural ISP honorable mentions<\/h2>\n<p>These providers may also be available for internet service in rural areas, but lack the speed, value or customer satisfaction marks to have made our list of the best.<\/p>\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\" id=\"\">\n<li><strong>AT&amp;T Internet Air<\/strong>:\u00a0Where available, AT&amp;T Internet Air customers can get download speeds up to 300Mbps for no additional fees or data caps. Plus, if you bundle with an eligible AT&amp;T wireless plan, you can save 20% on your monthly bill. Your speeds will vary depending on location and network congestion: CNET&#8217;s Joe Supan tried out the service himself and barely saw speeds faster than 10Mbps down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EarthLink<\/strong>: EarthLink employs existing networks from providers including AT&amp;T, CenturyLink and Verizon to deliver service, which makes for high availability. However, speeds, connection quality and pricing can vary widely by location. Plans start at around $40 per month for up to 100Mbps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frontier<\/strong>: Frontier Internet, a DSL service, reaches select rural areas in 25 states, but speeds are inconsistent and are likely to not reach broadband speeds in many areas. DSL service starts at $65 per month and includes unlimited data and equipment rental at no extra cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verizon LTE Installed<\/strong>: Another fixed wireless service, Verizon LTE Installed, uses Verizon&#8217;s 4G network and can deliver speeds around 25Mbps starting at $40 a month for Verizon mobile customers. Verizon&#8217;s 5G home internet service isn&#8217;t as widely available as its LTE service in rural areas yet, but it&#8217;s a decent option if you can get it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viasat<\/strong>: Pricing is a bit higher than rival satellite provider Hughesnet, but Viasat may offer a higher data allowance and faster max speeds, depending on where you live. If satellite internet is your only option, be sure to compare Hughesnet and Viasat closely before deciding on which is best for your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/babc5951c3c63d9459762453b44e81073bbd6591\/hub\/2025\/07\/29\/a9aacd59-a11d-4511-940b-03aba553d845\/gettyimages-2163508895.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"View of a small town in the hills with an antenna\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/c3b471976502dbb9bab0c78afd5ef7d2c96eaca4\/hub\/2025\/07\/29\/a9aacd59-a11d-4511-940b-03aba553d845\/gettyimages-2163508895.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"View of a small town in the hills with an antenna\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/c62a86378b9358771a7ee61003a4a3b906478513\/hub\/2025\/07\/29\/a9aacd59-a11d-4511-940b-03aba553d845\/gettyimages-2163508895.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"View of a small town in the hills with an antenna\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"View of a small town in the hills with an antenna\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Fixed wireless and satellite internet are most common in rural and suburban areas, because providers can cover a large area with a single antenna tower, or with a constellation of satellites, and without needing to run cable to each home address.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Wireless Internet Service Providers Association<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"c7cbfd9b-f948-419d-a09d-e10f792ee201\" data-ng-block=\"{\">How to improve your rural internet speeds<\/h2>\n<p>Internet speeds tend to be slower in rural America. Here are some ways to help boost your home internet speeds in rural areas.<\/p>\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\" id=\"\">\n<li><strong>Switch providers or plans<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>A surefire way to improve your speeds is to switch to a provider with faster speeds or upgrade your plan with your current provider if you can. Faster providers or plans aren\u2019t always available, but the search tool further up the page will give you an idea of what\u2019s available in your area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Used a <\/strong><strong>wired Ethernet connection<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>It\u2019s common to experience slower speeds when using a Wi-Fi connection. If you have a stationary device with an Ethernet port, such as a desktop computer, gaming console or smart TV, plug it directly into your modem or router via an Ethernet cable for a faster, more reliable connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrade your equipment, or move closer to it. <\/strong>When only Wi-Fi will do, a high-quality router will help to keep your speeds as fast as possible throughout your home. If your connection is spotty, try moving closer to the router or adding Wi-Fi extenders to your network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit the number of connected devices. <\/strong>The more active devices you have on your Wi-Fi network, the slower your speeds can be on each device. When running a particularly demanding task, such as streaming in HD or downloading a video game file, try disconnecting other, less-used devices from your network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch your data usage. <\/strong>Some rural internet providers do enforce data caps. Going over your limit could result in significantly slower speeds for the remainder of your billing cycle, so keep an eye on your data usage if you have a cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"914c5946-ec46-414e-af5c-3f51bc22f178\" data-ng-block=\"{\">How we chose the best rural internet providers<\/h2>\n<p>Availability is an important consideration for CNET when evaluating home internet providers, but it plays an even larger role when it comes to rural areas where there are fewer practical broadband options.<\/p>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeQuiz_quiz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeQuiz_content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeQuiz_button\"><button class=\"c-bestListBaseButton o-button o-cnetButton-large o-cnetButton-primary \"><br \/>\n  Get Started<br \/>\n  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-arrow-small\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal c-shortcodeQuiz_modal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\"><svg class=\"g-fill-white c-globalModal_close_redesign\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"\/><\/svg> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeQuiz_modal-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandPlanfinderQuiz_card c-shortcodeQuiz_cards\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandPlanfinderQuiz_card-wrapper step-people\">\n<div class=\"c-broadbandPlanfinderQuiz_card-content\"><!----> <\/p>\n<p>How many members of your household use the internet?<\/p>\n<p> <!---->  <\/p>\n<p><!----> <button disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton o-cnetButton-large o-cnetButton-primary  o-cnetButton-disabled o-button o-button-disabled\"><br \/>\n  Next<br \/>\n  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-arrow-small\"\/><\/svg><\/button> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Using the most recent FCC data, I determined which wired and wireless providers had the largest coverage areas, particularly in regions with low population densities. I then compared advertised speeds, pricing and service details of each to determine which providers may be the best option for rural households.<\/p>\n<p>Rural ISPs tend to be slower for roughly the same monthly costs as ISPs in urban areas, which means they tend to have a higher cost per Mbps. If you can qualify for a low-income plan, you can shave some money off your internet bill, and you can also save by buying your own internet equipment instead of renting. Ultimately, the best plan for your household comes down to your budget and how much internet speed you actually need.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our review process, see our guide to how CNET reviews internet providers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"0311c7d4-b783-46f5-80a0-5661aace4505\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Rural internet FAQs<\/h2>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-6b4aaf63-8278-4cdb-8487-36c0f292cfc1\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"10\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      What are my options for internet in a rural area?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle What are my options for internet in a rural area?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Satellite internet from Hughesnet, Starlink or Viasat is almost always going to be an option because of the wireless delivery, but satellite comes with a few downsides, not least of which is the high pricing. Other wireless internet options for rural areas include fixed wireless service from providers such as Rise Broadband and AT&amp;T and\u00a05G home internet. T-Mobile\u00a0offers the greatest 5G coverage in rural areas with max speeds of 133 to 415Mbps starting at $50 a month.<\/p>\n<p>DSL is another popular internet option in rural areas, but speeds can vary significantly by location and provider. For the fastest rural DSL speeds, look to ISPs CenturyLink and Kinetic. Cable internet is will likely be your best option for speed variety and connection reliability, but availability is limited in rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-f7418714-8e5a-48d3-8844-f281dd036160\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"11\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      Why aren&#8217;t there more rural internet options?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle Why aren't there more rural internet options?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Installation and operation costs are the main factors preventing ISPs from expanding their networks into rural or suburban markets with low population density.\u00a0Satellite and fixed wireless services are common in rural areas because providers can broadcast internet signals over a large area without having to run physical cables to each address. DSL service is also common since the technology largely makes use of existing phone lines, which are readily available in many rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>Coaxial (traditional &#8220;cable&#8221;) and fiber-optic lines are less accessible in rural areas as the cost of installing lines is often much more than the provider will get in return. This means major cable internet providers like Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, as well as fiber providers such as AT&amp;T, Google Fiber and Verizon, are less inclined to expand service into rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-674818a5-f021-4aa0-9cc2-5be0410007be\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"12\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      What internet connection type is best for rural areas?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle What internet connection type is best for rural areas?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Wired connection types, such as DSL (copper), cable and fiber-optic internet, typically offer faster speeds and better reliability than wireless, although 5G wireless home internet could prove to be a better option than DSL. Although fiber-optic internet is difficult to come by, especially in rural areas, cable internet is available to 82% of US households, according to the FCC, and is capable of download speeds of 250Mbps or higher in nearly all service areas.<\/p>\n<p>In rural areas where wired connections are unavailable, fixed wireless or 5G home internet are the top choices. You&#8217;ll likely get faster speeds, more data (possibly unlimited) and lower latency with fixed wireless or 5G compared with satellite internet. As a last resort, satellite internet is available virtually everywhere. Prices are high for the speeds you get, and data restrictions can make it difficult to use your internet for streaming, but it&#8217;s an option for rural internet if no others are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-a88431bc-41c6-4210-ae02-bcc840b46b6f\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"13\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      Who has the fastest rural internet?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle Who has the fastest rural internet?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Ziply Fiber is the fastest rural internet provider with maximum download speeds of up to 50,000Mbps (50Gbps) available in rural parts of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Ziply Fiber also offers a 5Gbps and 1Gbps plan. Aside from Ziply Fiber, the fastest rural internet providers include Kinetic, Rise Broadband and Mediacom, all of which offer maximum download speeds of around 1Gbps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-ef4fd110-070d-4764-b8c9-c13c04f24113\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"14\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      Is rural internet fast enough for streaming?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle Is rural internet fast enough for streaming?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Speeds of up to 10Mbps, which are available to nearly all US households, will support light streaming activity such as streaming in standard definition on a single device. Faster speeds, such as CenturyLink&#8217;s 100Mbps plan or Mediacom&#8217;s 100Mbps plan, will support streaming in higher resolution and on more devices.<\/p>\n<p>The primary issue with streaming in rural areas isn&#8217;t speed but data. Streaming typically consumes more data than anything else we use the internet for, so you&#8217;ll want to look for a rural internet option with a high data cap or unlimited data if you typically do a lot of streaming. Try to avoid satellite internet and its strict data limits that, once exceeded, may result in restricted or reduced speeds that cannot support streaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-3031566d-a280-465a-b332-4990496abb3a\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"15\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      Is Viasat or Hughesnet better for rural areas?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle Is Viasat or Hughesnet better for rural areas?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>Viasat has faster maximum speeds &#8212; over 150Mbps in select areas compared with Hughesnet&#8217;s maximum of 100Mbps &#8212; and possibly higher data allowances, but Hughesnet is cheaper and likely to be the better value. The choice between Hughesnet and Viasat comes down to whether Viasat&#8217;s higher price is worth the potentially faster speeds and higher data allowance. For more details, check out our Hughesnet versus Viasat comparison.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><br \/>\n      Show more\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"listicle-5d69cfae-a4ad-4108-a60e-d251668f023f\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"16\" class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-top-medium c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ-redArrows\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_text\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion c-shortcodeCollapsableFAQ_accordion-pixel\">\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_trigger\">\n<p class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_title\">\n      Will internet service in rural areas get any better?\n    <\/p>\n<p> <button aria-label=\"Toggle Will internet service in rural areas get any better?\" class=\"c-bestListBaseButton c-globalNestedAccordion_button o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-small-iconOnly o-cnetButton-secondary \"><\/p>\n<p>  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"c-globalSvgIcon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"#hero-chevron-up\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalNestedAccordion_content c-globalNestedAccordion_auto c-globalNestedAccordion_closed\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium c-shortcodeListicleDek-collapsibleFaq\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleDek_clamp\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>It&#8217;s doubtful that cable or fiber providers will significantly expand into rural areas unless a driving force like population growth or development occurs, but emerging 5G and satellite technologies could help close the digital divide in the coming years. While\u00a0AT&amp;T,\u00a0T-Mobile\u00a0and\u00a0Verizon\u00a0are actively deploying 5G service across the US,\u00a0Elon Musk and his satellite service Starlink\u00a0are ramping up to completely disrupt the satellite internet market. 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