Best Internet Providers in Cape Girardeau County, MO
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Cape Girardeau County.
Ranks compare Cape Girardeau County with the 115 Missouri counties.
The Best Internet in Cape Girardeau County, MO at a Glance
Cape Girardeau County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Big River Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Cape Girardeau County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Cape Girardeau County based on 104 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cape Girardeau County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Cape Girardeau County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Big River Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- SEMO Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Big River Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Cape Girardeau County Compares to the Rest of Missouri
Cape Girardeau County's report card score is tied 43rd of 115 and its connectivity index is 19th of 115.
| Measure | Cape Girardeau County | Rank among Missouri counties | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 58.5% | Tied 73rd of 115 | 75.5% | 71.5% | Worth County (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 982 Mbps | 84th of 115 | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Ralls County (9,480 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 19th of 115 | 8 | 7.1 | Cole County (10.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 54th of 115 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Schuyler County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 49th of 115 | 13% | 15% | Knox County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 17th of 115 | 95% | 96% | Boone County and Platte County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 16th of 115 | 90% | 91% | St. Charles County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 23rd of 115 | 71% | 76% | St. Charles County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 23rd of 115 | 78% | 81% | St. Charles County (89%) |
| Median household income | $71,613 | 23rd of 115 | $80,518 | $93,246 | St. Charles County ($111,814) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 7th of 115 | 15% | 16% | Adair County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 58.5% of homes in Cape Girardeau County, against 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Cape Girardeau County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,613 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Cape Girardeau County Compares to Its Neighbors
Cape Girardeau County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Illinois. Among them, Stoddard County has the most homes with fiber (68.5%) and Alexander County, IL the fewest (11.2%); Cape Girardeau County has 58.5%.
Map of Cape Girardeau County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Cape Girardeau County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County (this page) | 81,710 | 58.5% | 982 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Scott County | 38,059 | 47.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 50/100 |
| Stoddard County | 28,672 | 68.5% | 984 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 39/100 |
| Perry County | 18,956 | 39.9% | 745 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Union County, IL | 17,244 | 50.4% | 3,993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Bollinger County | 10,567 | 55.4% | 708 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Alexander County, IL | 5,240 | 11.2% | 1,191 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 13/100 |
Internet in Cape Girardeau County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 35.3% of homes in Cape Girardeau to 93.3% in Jackson; by ZIP code, from 21.2% in 63703 (Cape Girardeau) to 94.2% in 63769 (Oak Ridge). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Cape Girardeau County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | 46,273 | 35.3% | 997 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Jackson | 24,907 | 93.3% | 991 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Millersville | 1,179 | 81.9% | 895 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Burfordville | 1,175 | 87.5% | 922 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 51/100 |
| Oak Ridge | 1,170 | 93.1% | 958 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 44/100 |
| Gordonville | 1,121 | 76.0% | 984 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 64/100 |
| Gravel Hill | 762 | 27.3% | 561 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 38/100 |
| Tilsit | 760 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Whitewater | 610 | 96.1% | 966 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Friedheim | 555 | 17.1% | 474 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 47/100 |
| Delta | 438 | 59.6% | 992 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Old Appleton | 318 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 19/100 |
| Pocahontas | 314 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Oriole | 313 | 55.9% | 875 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 50/100 |
| Daisy | 254 | 41.3% | 603 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Egypt Mills | 250 | 72.4% | 795 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 46/100 |
| Blomeyer | 169 | 20.7% | 565 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Arbor | 151 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 34/100 |
| Dutchtown | 144 | 97.2% | 975 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Shawneetown | 137 | 95.6% | 974 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| New Wells | 104 | 51.9% | 712 Mbps | 5 | C- | 33/100 |
| Randles | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Cape Girardeau County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63701 (Cape Girardeau) | 39,661 | 40.2% | 994 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 60/100 |
| 63755 (Jackson) | 27,120 | 93.4% | 988 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 60/100 |
| 63703 (Cape Girardeau) | 8,645 | 21.2% | 997 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| 63769 (Oak Ridge) | 1,479 | 94.2% | 963 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 44/100 |
| 63766 (Millersville) | 1,004 | 74.6% | 851 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 43/100 |
| 63785 (Whitewater) | 860 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 34/100 |
| 63732 (Altenburg) | 803 | 45.3% | 662 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 31/100 |
| 63739 (Gravel Hill) | 538 | 35.1% | 599 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 35/100 |
| 63747 (Friedheim) | 503 | 0.0% | 368 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 48/100 |
| 63770 (Old Appleton) | 153 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 18/100 |
| 63743 (Daisy) | 135 | 20.0% | 496 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 47/100 |
| 63744 (Delta) | 55 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 32/100 |
| 63745 (Dutchtown) | 36 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cape Girardeau County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Cape Girardeau County
| Big River Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Cape Girardeau County Internet Providers
Based on 104 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Cape Girardeau County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.0% coverage in Cape Girardeau County.
At a national level, based on 4179 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cape Girardeau County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cape Girardeau County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Big River Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cape Girardeau County
Based on data reported by Cape Girardeau County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cape Girardeau 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cape Girardeau County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Big River Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cape Girardeau County?
Of the providers in Cape Girardeau County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cape Girardeau County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Missouri or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.42 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cape Girardeau County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cape Girardeau County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Big River Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cape Girardeau County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cape Girardeau County?
Big River Communications Fiber in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Big River Communications offers Fiber service to 32.8% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Big River Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 25.0% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative Fiber in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 12.5% of Cape Girardeau 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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cape Girardeau County?
Big River Communications Fixed Wireless in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Big River Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Big River Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
334 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 334 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 Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of Cape Girardeau 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 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
216 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 216 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cape Girardeau County?
Spectrum Cable in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.4% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cape Girardeau County?
EarthLink DSL in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.3% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.3% of Cape Girardeau County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Missouri
Customer Reviews
Roger S
Starlink Satellite
November 03, 2026 The speed should be 300 Mbps. What I don't like is the price increase, it was $85.00 month, last month $130.00 month, just received a email saying that next month will be &143.00. Customer support is AI and does not help.
Ann N
Spectrum
October 23, 2026 Our area has experienced at least two outages lasting several hours within the past month, and yet my bill went up $10. (Now : $110.00 a month for internet, one cell phone usage, and one fixed home phone.) Calls often drop and internet service drags at different times of the day. I’m certainly not satisfied paying so much for intermittent service.
Johnny
i3 Broadband Fiber
October 09, 2026 I am actually with Circle Fiber that got bought by i3 Broadband that got bought by T-Mobile Fiber. it's 2026, and they still do not have dual stack IPv4/v6; which I have filed FCC complaint about. Support sucks, and constantly small outages.
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.
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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cape Girardeau County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Big River Communications has the broadest coverage in Cape Girardeau County, available to 93.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.