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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Missouri
Missouri has amazing internet in certain areas, as well as some major gaps in places like the Ozarks. Kansas City was the first Google Fiber city and other major providers quickly rushed in with their own high-speed fiber networks. You can now find multigigabit fiber plans in many other Missouri cities, such as St. Louis and Jefferson City.
Rural Indiana residents have fewer wired options, but can get internet access through satellite providers like Viasat, HughesNet, and Starlink, or through ground-based wireless networks like T-Mobile.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in Missouri.
That ranks Missouri 8th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
8th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$72.80 average price per payment for internet, per household
91.5% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
6,184,843 people
2.48 average people per household
$59,174 average income per household
42 average age per household
56% of population employed
2% higher than national average
Ranked 30th nationally
4% higher than national average
Ranked 21st nationally
17% higher than national average
Ranked 26th nationally
2% higher than national average
Ranked 30th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Missouri
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | 241.07 Mbps | 223.22 Mbps | 56.15% | View Plans for i3 Broadband |
| XFINITY | 219 Mbps | 22.32 Mbps | 95.8% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| United Communications | 195.72 Mbps | 179.1 Mbps | 39.55% | View Plans for United Communications |
| Google Fiber | 185 Mbps | 159.22 Mbps | 58.92% |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 244.21 Mbps | 69.73% | 98.77% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 807.2 Mbps | 85.02% | 89.35% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 189.84 Mbps | 69.93% | 84.61% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 2872.88 Mbps | 77.1% | 84.48% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 177.79 Mbps | 89.98% | 66.88% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 13.39% | 99% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 62.93 Mbps | 95.75% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Missouri
Cities in Missouri with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley | 249.21 Mbps | 43.86 Mbps | 96% | XFINITY |
| Independence | 228.05 Mbps | 56.18 Mbps | 87% | Google Fiber |
| Boonville | 221.6 Mbps | 241.36 Mbps | 18% | Socket Telecom |
| House Springs | 205.5 Mbps | 19.04 Mbps | 100% | Spectrum |
| Maryville | 198.58 Mbps | 189.02 Mbps | 98% | Xtream Powered by Mediacom |
| Fulton | 198.16 Mbps | 139.31 Mbps | 65% | Co-Mo Connect |
| Blue Springs | 194.53 Mbps | 104.14 Mbps | 90% | AT&T |
| Excelsior Springs | 191.71 Mbps | 159.66 Mbps | 94% | United Communications |
Grain Valley is the best city in Missouri for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Independence and Boonville also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Missouri
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 577,635 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Louis | 319,275 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Springfield | 231,238 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Independence | 123,660 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lee's Summit | 91,280 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Columbia | 152,416 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Jefferson City | 69,308 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Joseph | 76,636 | 100% | 79% | 100% |
Kansas City is the most internet-connected city in Missouri. Kansas City makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Kansas City's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. St. Louis and Springfield also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Missouri
Kansas City
Population: 577,635
Median income: $57,503
119.13 Mbps
avg. download speed
73.13 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Springfield
Population: 231,238
Median income: $66,365
125.55 Mbps
avg. download speed
85.75 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Columbia
Population: 152,416
Median income: $61,937
41.9 Mbps
avg. download speed
43.48 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Missouri FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Missouri?
There are several incredibly fast and highly-rated fiber providers available in Missouri cities, including Google Fiber, AT&T, and EarthLink, which all have received high marks over the years on our annual customer satisfaction survey. These providers also all offer speeds up to 5,000Mbps, which is about as good as you’ll find almost anywhere in the U.S.
For those in rural Missouri, we recommend T-Mobile’s 5G Home internet if you don’t have any wired options. Satellite is also an option, but most satellite plans are much more expensive than T-Mobile internet.
What options are available in rural Missouri?
There are a lot of underserved areas in rural Missouri that have very limited choices when it comes to internet providers. Wired connections like Xfinity are still your best option if they’re available in your area. If you don’t have any wired networks that reach your home, satellite networks like HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink, as well as terrestrial wireless networks like T-Mobile are still options.