In Erie County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 947 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.

 

10 Internet Service Providers in Erie County

Buckeye Broadband | Cable

Availability:

70.52%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

52.48%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

26.45%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

24.68%

Avg. Speed:

28 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

15.33%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

WOW! | Cable

Availability:

1.02%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

North Coast Wireless Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

Watch Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.27%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

62.98%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Amplex Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.73%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Erie County are not shown.

 

Erie County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Erie County is internet available?

Erie County, OH map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Erie County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is North Coast Wireless Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Erie County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Erie County.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Erie County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Erie County.

Erie County, OH map of local internet speeds

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The average Erie County home can get up to 947 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Erie County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Erie County, and slower in the south areas of the county.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Erie County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Erie County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Erie County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 95.56% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.51%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Erie County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Erie County

Erie County, OH map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Erie 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 Erie County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Erie County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Erie County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Erie County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Erie County is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Erie County, along with details on where in Erie County and at what speeds.

Buckeye Broadband Cable in Erie County, OH

Buckeye cable coverage

About 70.52%, or 54,358 people, have Buckeye cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, east, west, southwest, southeast, and south Erie County area. Buckeye is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Erie County.

 

Buckeye Broadband cable download speeds

Buckeye is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Buckeye cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Buckeye goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Buckeye Broadband customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Buckeye Broadband cable upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Buckeye cable. Compared to other ISPs, Buckeye is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Erie County cable providers. Buckeye offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Buckeye's Erie County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Erie County, OH

AT&T DSL coverage

About 52.48%, or 40,451 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, central, west, southwest, and south Erie County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Erie County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Erie County customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 18.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 32.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Erie County DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 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 Erie County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's Erie County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 21.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 36.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 17.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Erie County, OH

Spectrum cable coverage

About 26.45%, or 20,384 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, northwest, southwest, northeast, west, and central Erie County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Erie County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Erie County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Erie County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Erie County, OH

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 24.68%, or 19,021 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, central, southwest, northwest, and north Erie County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Erie County.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the slowest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Erie County customers is up to 28 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 4.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 16.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Erie County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Erie County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Erie County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 4.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 50.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 7.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Erie County, OH

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 15.33%, or 11,820 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Erie County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Erie County.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Erie County customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 1.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 20.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 10.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Erie County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 10 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 Erie County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Erie County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 22.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 19.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 14.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

WOW! Cable in Erie County, OH

WOW! cable coverage

About 1.02%, or 787 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northeast Erie County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Erie County.

 

WOW! cable download speeds

WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to WOW! customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

WOW! cable upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Erie County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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WOW!'s Erie County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless in Erie County, OH

North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 77,079 people, have North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Erie County area. North Coast Wireless Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Erie County.

 

North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless download speeds

North Coast Wireless Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from North Coast Wireless Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Erie County customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to North Coast Wireless Communications customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 97.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, North Coast Wireless Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Erie County fixed wireless providers. North Coast Wireless Communications 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 Erie County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, North Coast Wireless Communications customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.

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North Coast Wireless Communications's Erie County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 97.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Watch Communications Fixed Wireless in Erie County, OH

Watch Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 87.27%, or 67,270 people, have Watch Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, east, southeast, west, southwest, and south Erie County area. Watch Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Erie County.

 

Watch Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Watch Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Watch Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Watch Communications goes up to 15 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Watch Communications customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

Watch Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Watch Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Watch Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Erie County fixed wireless providers. Watch Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Watch Communications's Erie County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Erie County, OH

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 62.98%, or 48,542 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Erie County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Erie County.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be 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 one of the slowest compared to other Erie County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Erie County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Amplex Internet Fixed Wireless in Erie County, OH

Amplex Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 5.73%, or 4,416 people, have Amplex Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and north Erie County area. Amplex Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Erie County.

 

Amplex Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Amplex Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Amplex Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Amplex Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Amplex Internet customers in Erie County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Amplex Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Amplex Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Amplex Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Erie County fixed wireless providers. Amplex Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Amplex Internet's Erie County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Erie County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Erie County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Erie County compare to the rest of Ohio?

Internet speeds in Erie County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 947 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 100.00% in Erie County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Erie County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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