Best Internet Providers in Carthage, MO
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carthage, MO
Carthage has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carthage.
Ranks compare Carthage with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carthage, MO at a Glance
Carthage Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Carthage
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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DSL
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AT&T
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DSL
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Carthage ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carthage, MO?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Carthage based on 58 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 Carthage?
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 Carthage
- Carthage - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- NetVision - fixed wireless coverage map
- Total Highspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carthage - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carthage Compares to Places Its Size
Carthage's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Carthage | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Jasper County | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.9% | bottom 48% | 36.0% | 75.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 906 Mbps | bottom 2% | 1,143 Mbps | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | bottom 47% | 7.2 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 9% | 13% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 8% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 8% | 64% | 71% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 12% | 73% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $62,106 | bottom 17% | $64,472 | $80,518 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 79.9% of homes in Carthage, against 36.0% across Jasper County and 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Carthage are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,106 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Carthage
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
Carthage Fiber in Carthage, MO
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Carthage Water and Electric Plant offers Fiber service to 79.5% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Carthage Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Carthage homes. Across the city, 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
192 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 192 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Carthage homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 61 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Carthage homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 61 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 city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
35.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.3% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Carthage Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Carthage Water and Electric Plant offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Carthage Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
NetVision Fixed Wireless in Carthage, MO
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
NetVision offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Carthage homes. Across the city, NetVision Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
Optimum Cable in Carthage, MO
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 90.1% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
EarthLink DSL in Carthage, MO
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.1% of Carthage homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Carthage, MO
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.1% of Carthage homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Carthage by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carthage has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carthage
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carthage
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64836 | 25,382 | 73.0% | 869 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 42/100 |
How Carthage Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carthage that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Duenweg has the most homes with fiber (81.9%) and Carterville the fewest (0.0%); Carthage has 79.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage (this page) | 22,669 | 79.9% | 906 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Carterville | 1,907 | 0.0% | 996 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 52/100 |
| Duenweg | 1,367 | 81.9% | 899 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Fidelity | 1,345 | 45.8% | 696 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 43/100 |
| Reeds | 1,223 | 12.5% | 417 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Alba | 856 | 91.2% | 7,186 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 39/100 |
| Carytown | 617 | 0.2% | 376 Mbps | 5 | D | 44/100 |
| Purcell | 487 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Scotland | 470 | 18.1% | 460 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 429 | 0.0% | 469 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Prosperity | 30 | 0.0% | 443 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carthage?
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, Carthage Water and Electric Plant 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 Carthage
| Carthage Water and Electric Plant | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| NetVision | 100 |
| Total Highspeed | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carthage Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Carthage 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 94.3% coverage in Carthage.
At a national level, based on 2507 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 Carthage Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carthage, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carthage 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 | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Carthage | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carthage
Based on data reported by Carthage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Carthage Water and Electric Plant. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carthage. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 931 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 | Carthage Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Carthage | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carthage?
Of the providers in Carthage, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carthage 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 Carthage, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carthage
| ISP / Tech Type | Carthage Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Carthage | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Carthage?
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 Carthage is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Carthage Water and Electric Plant. 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 Carthage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carthage, available to 94.3% 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.