12 Best Internet Providers in Butler County, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Butler County, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Butler County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Butler County, MO?

Big River Communications is the best internet provider in Butler County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Big River Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Butler County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Big River Communications is an option for 41.80% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Butler County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Butler County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Butler County Internet Providers

Based on 74 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Big River Communications is the best internet service provider for Butler County residents. Big River Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 64.1% coverage in Butler County.

At a national level, based on 2201 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Big River Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.43 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Butler County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Big River Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight, Big River Communications, SEMO Electric Cooperative, Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber, and Clay County Connect should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Butler County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SEMO Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Boycom Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Big River Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	BPS Telephone Company	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Butler County

Based on data reported by Butler County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight, Big River Communications, SEMO Electric Cooperative, Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber, and Clay County Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Butler County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Big River Communications. This indicates Big River Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Butler County?

Missouri customers rate Big River Communications 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.

Big River Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sparklight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Butler County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Butler County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Butler County

Butler 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 Butler County below, including the metrics used and how Butler County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Butler County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Butler County	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Butler County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	71.71%	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.	827 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 Butler County.	6.1	7.5	6.8

 

Butler County Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Butler County	Missouri	USA
	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.	2.6	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.	6%	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.	88%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	52%	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.	52%	71%	76%

Butler County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Butler County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Butler County is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Butler County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Butler 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.

81% of Butler County households have an internet connection despite having 99.11% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Butler 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 Butler County?

How Much Speed does a Butler County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Butler County is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Butler County's average household income is $50,974 which is much lower than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much 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.

Butler County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 6% 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 Butler County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Butler County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% 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 Butler County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Butler 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 Butler County is Big River Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight, Big River Communications, SEMO Electric Cooperative, Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber, and Clay County Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Big River Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Butler County is Big River Communications.
• Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Butler 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 Butler County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Butler 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 Butler County's C+ ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.