Best Internet Providers in Cato, MO
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cato, MO
Cato has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cato.
Ranks compare Cato with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cato, MO at a Glance
Cato Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Barry Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Cato ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cato, MO?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cato based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cato, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 82.74% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cato?
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 Cato
- Barry Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Total Highspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cato Compares to Places Its Size
Cato's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Cato | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Barry County | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.2% | top 48% | 74.1% | 75.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 873 Mbps | bottom 32% | 1,102 Mbps | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 26% | 7.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 12% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 21% | 85% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 41% | 58% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 15% | 64% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,633 | bottom 38% | $61,836 | $80,518 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 79.2% of homes in Cato, against 74.1% across Barry County and 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Cato are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,633 (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 Cato
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Barry Electric Cooperative Fiber in Cato, MO
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Barry Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 79.2% of Cato homes. Across the city, Barry 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 Cato?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
386 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cato homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 386 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 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cato homes. Across the city, Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Cato homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.7% of Cato homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.7% of Cato homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cato, MO
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Cato homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Optimum Cable in Cato, MO
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 12.5% of Cato homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Brightspeed DSL in Cato, MO
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 69.0% of Cato homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cato by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cato
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cato
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Cato Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cato that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Shell Knob has the most homes with fiber (12.1%) and Cape Fair the fewest (0.2%); Cato has 79.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cato (this page) | 168 | 79.2% | 873 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Shell Knob | 2,488 | 12.1% | 471 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 36/100 |
| Cape Fair | 1,869 | 0.2% | 280 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Emerald Beach | 646 | 0.0% | 460 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Mineral Spring | 591 | 96.3% | 978 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Wheelerville | 458 | 41.9% | 701 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Star City | 338 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 47/100 |
| Hailey | 281 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 25/100 |
| Jenkins | 255 | 95.3% | 995 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| McCord Bend | 212 | 0.0% | 69 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 44/100 |
| Leann | 118 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cato?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Barry Electric Cooperative 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 Cato
| Barry Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| Total Highspeed | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cato Internet Providers
Based on 69 reviews from Missouri internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cato residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.70 out of 5 stars and 57.7% coverage in Cato.
At a national level, based on 2584 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 Cato Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cato, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cato 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 | ||
| Barry Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cato
Based on data reported by Cato ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Barry Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cato. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cato 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 | ||
| Barry Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cato?
Of the providers in Cato, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cato 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. Barry Electric Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cato, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cato
| ISP / Tech Type | Cato Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Barry Electric Cooperative | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | 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 |
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 Cato?
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 Cato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Barry Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, Total Highspeed, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cato, available to 100.0% 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.