15 Best Internet Providers in Bates County, MO
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Bates County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,792 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Bates County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Bates County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bates County.
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Bates County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bates County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Conexon Connect
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Brightspeed
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Mediacom
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Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bates County, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bates County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bates County, MO?
Conexon Connect is the best internet provider in Bates County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Conexon Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bates County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Conexon Connect is an option for 80.58% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bates County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bates County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bates County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conexon Connect |  (1) | (2) |  (17) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium |  (1) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) |  (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| GoBrolly Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 82 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Conexon Connect is the best internet service provider for Bates County residents. Conexon Connect was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in Missouri, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 6.9% coverage in Bates County.
At a national level, based on 2290 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, KwiKom Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bates County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bates County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bates County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conexon Connect.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bates County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conexon Connect | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | 200 Mbps | ||
| GoBrolly Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 50 Mbps | ||
| American Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bates County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Conexon Connect | (1) | (2) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| GoBrolly Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bates County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conexon Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bates County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Conexon Connect. This indicates Conexon Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bates County?
Missouri customers rate Conexon Connect as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Conexon Connect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fidium Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bates County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Bates County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bates County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Conexon Connect | (1) | (2) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| GoBrolly Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bates County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bates County below, including the metrics used and how Bates County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Bates County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bates County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.15% | 72.02% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,792 Mbps | 3,199 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bates County. | 5.1 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 89% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 48% | 70% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 48% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bates County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bates County is B, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bates County is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bates County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bates County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
82% of Bates County households have an internet connection despite having 99.68% availability. 48% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 48% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 48% subscribe to it. A very low number of Bates County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Bates County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bates County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bates County is 2.7, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bates County's average household income is $62,332 which is about average for the Missouri average of $78,421 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Bates County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Missouri who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bates County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bates County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bates County?
Conexon Connect Fiber in Bates County, MO
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Conexon Connect offers Fiber service to 80.6% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Conexon Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Bates County, MO
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 14.8% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Bates County, MO
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bates County?
Mediacom Cable in Bates County, MO
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 27.6% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bates County?
Brightspeed DSL in Bates County, MO
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 42.9% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
American Broadband DSL in Bates County, MO
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
American Broadband offers DSL service to 12.5% of Bates County homes. Across the county, American Broadband DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bates County, MO
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.8% of Bates County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bates County, MO
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.8% of Bates County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Bates County, MO
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 6.9% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bates County?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
349 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 349 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of Bates County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
40.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of Bates County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
40.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of Bates County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.5% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Indiana Telephone Network Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Indiana Telephone Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Bates County homes. Across the county, Indiana Telephone Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Bates County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
GoBrolly Internet Fixed Wireless in Bates County, MO
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
GoBrolly Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Bates County homes. Across the county, GoBrolly Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GoBrolly Internet Fixed Wireless.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Bates County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Bates County is Conexon Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conexon Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Conexon Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bates County is Conexon Connect.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Conexon Connect has the broadest coverage in Bates County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Bates County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bates County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bates County's B ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100