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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
$57,864 average income per household
42 average age per household
56% of population employed
1% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
9% higher than national average
Ranked 30th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
1% higher than national average
Ranked 31st nationally
Fastest internet providers in Missouri
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | 238.59 Mbps | 211.63 Mbps | 56.15% | View Plans for i3 Broadband |
| XFINITY | 237.1 Mbps | 23.24 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Gateway Fiber | 221.69 Mbps | 216 Mbps | 63.48% | View Plans for Gateway Fiber |
| United Fiber | 195.99 Mbps | 171.95 Mbps | 54.87% | View Plans for United Fiber |
| Google Fiber | 194.2 Mbps | 163.56 Mbps | 65.79% | View Plans for Google Fiber |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 179.93 Mbps | 97.24% | 96.63% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.09% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 182.38 Mbps | 92.2% | 66.01% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 2957.98 Mbps | 80.06% | 70.72% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 137.07 Mbps | 56% | 76.7% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1001.64 Mbps | 84.05% | 59.09% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 230.39 Mbps | 83.37% | 56.31% | See all providers for 5G Home |
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 | 274.15 Mbps | 27.09 Mbps | 84% | XFINITY |
| Independence | 242.3 Mbps | 57.52 Mbps | 77% | XFINITY |
| Blue Springs | 213.9 Mbps | 117.91 Mbps | 82% | XFINITY |
| Fulton | 209.15 Mbps | 133.58 Mbps | 65% | Co-Mo Connect |
| Jackson | 200.34 Mbps | 142.1 Mbps | 69% | Big River |
| Florissant | 186.11 Mbps | 51.93 Mbps | 75% | AT&T |
| Ballwin | 181.36 Mbps | 29.19 Mbps | 58% | Verizon Wireless |
| Excelsior Springs | 178.31 Mbps | 150.47 Mbps | 94% | United Fiber |
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 Blue Springs 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 | 505,958 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Independence | 122,218 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lee's Summit | 101,728 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Peters | 57,692 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lake Lotawana | 3,017 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lake Winnebago | 1,263 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| O'Fallon | 91,825 | 100% | 100% | 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. Independence and Lee's Summit also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Missouri
Kansas City
Population: 505,958
Median income: $57,503
127.65 Mbps
avg. download speed
77.7 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: 168,873
Median income: $66,365
126.88 Mbps
avg. download speed
84.76 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: 126,172
Median income: $61,937
37.17 Mbps
avg. download speed
42.68 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
38.23% 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.