The map compares where CenturyLink and Rise report fixed broadband availability across the United States.
Zoom out to compare CenturyLink and Rise internet availability and speeds at the national level. However, the map works best when zoomed in, exploring their service areas and speeds in specific regions.
The availability or speed of service at a single address can dictate the color of the hexagon the address falls within. Accordingly, national-scale views with large hexagons will smooth over local variations in internet availability and speeds.
Broadband Map's internet availability and speed comparisons rely primarily on FCC Broadband Data Collection data reflecting provider-reported availability as of December 2025 (published May 2026, with FCC revisions through July 2026). Availability and speeds are aggregated at the hexagon level. A provider may not service every address in a serviced hex.