12 Best Internet Providers in Butler County, MO
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Butler County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,104 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Butler County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Butler County has 12 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 Butler County.
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Butler County has 12 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 Butler County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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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.
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.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Butler County, MO?
Big River Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Butler County based on 74 Missouri customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Big River Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) |  (11) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) |  (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (27) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 78.7% coverage in Butler County.
At a national level, based on 2388 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Butler County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Butler County
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Big River Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Boycom Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- SEMO Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Boycom Communications - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
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 Butler County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ritter Communications 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 | ||
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| Ritter Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Butler County
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Big River Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (27) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Butler County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Butler County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight 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 much 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Big River Communications |  (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (27) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
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Butler County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Butler County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 74.34% | 75.49% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 2,104 Mbps | 3,330 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Butler County. | 7.2 | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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% | 13% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 95% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 90% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 54% | 71% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 54% | 72% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Butler County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Butler County is B, 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.
84% of Butler County households have an internet connection despite having 99.00% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% 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?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
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 2.5, 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 $50,239 which is much lower than the Missouri average of $80,518 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. 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 13% 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 more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% 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?
Big River Communications Fiber in Butler County, MO
Availability:
41.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Big River Communications offers Fiber service to 41.8% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Big River Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Butler County, MO
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 30.9% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications Fiber in Butler County, MO
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Boycom Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative Fiber in Butler County, MO
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, SEMO Electric Cooperative 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 Butler County?
Sparklight Cable in Butler County, MO
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(56)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 64.1% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications Cable in Butler County, MO
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Boycom Communications offers Cable service to 12.8% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Boycom Communications Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
EarthLink DSL in Butler County, MO
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Butler County, MO
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(295)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Butler County, MO
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(51)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 64 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Butler County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Butler County, MO
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.1% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
338 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 338 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Butler 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 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
221 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 221 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Butler County, MO
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Ritter Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Butler County is Big River Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Wisper Internet 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 B ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Butler County
Customer Reviews
Ryan B.
Big River Communications Fiber
May 21, 2025 It's overall great internet, it just takes one week for initial setup which is kinda alright, depending on some locations it only takes a few days and I'm in the middle of a city so I feel as though it maybe should have been a few days for my installment, besides that my personal internet does not run at a 1 gigabyte per second, it generally gets close but never the specified gigs, but definitely runs at a speed to where you can do whatever you need to do i would imagine.
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Sam W
Big River Communications Fiber
October 19, 2023 Before receiving our fiber in our area, I had to call and ask about the service as it has just recently been installed in our area. The support was very direct and helpful with the whole process and answered all of my questions. It took a bit longer than usual for the internet to be installed due to someone allegedly sabotaging a cable that was being installed somewhere nearby. As for the price of the fiber itself, it's $40 cheaper than the other internet in this area, and everyone is switching over to it.
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A Poplar Bluff, MO Customer
Sparklight Cable
January 26, 2023 More
Mark, C
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 I love our Cooperative! We get money back every November. They have the best customer service and truly treat us like family.
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Larry, W.
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 We have been with NEMR for years. Great company. Very consistent internet. If we have any problems (usually our fault) a tech is at our house the same day!
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