Internet providers in Alton, MO

Residential (5)
Business (3)
Mobile (4)

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

Checking email
Streaming music on one device
Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video on one device
Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming HD video on a few devices
Multiplayer online gaming
Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
Downloading files quickly
Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Alton

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Alton area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Alton Residential Internet Coverage

If you head to the southern Missouri border, you'll come across the small town of Alton. This village has fewer than 1,000 residents, making it one of the smallest incorporated communities in Missouri. However, like many of its neighboring communities, it offers widespread high speed Internet coverage to residents and businesses.

CenturyLink is the largest Internet service provider in this part of Missouri. The CenturyLink DSL network reaches all of Alton, expanding into nearby communities like West Plains, Doniphan, Eminence, Mountain View, and Mountain Grove. In addition to DSL, CenturyLink offers fiber optic service in parts of Alton.

One other Internet service provider brings coverage to the city of Alton. HughesNet is a popular option because of its widespread coverage, affordability, and reliability. HughesNet has a huge satellite Internet network that reaches all of Alton. Download speeds are fairly high through this company, with reports of download speeds as high as 25 Mbps.

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What is the best internet provider in Alton?

Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Alton internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
Abundant Net	DSL & Wireless LTE	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Abundant Net