16 Best Internet Providers in Clay County, MO
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| Clay County ISP Report Card | A | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 6,578 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Clay County Customer Ratings | 8 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Clay County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clay County.
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Clay County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clay County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Clay 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 Clay County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay County, MO?
Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Clay County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Clay County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 75.78% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Clay County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Clay County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clay County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (4) | (23) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Everfast | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 159 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Clay County residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. United Fiber wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.9% coverage in Clay County.
At a national level, based on 4028 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Everfast Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.36 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clay County?
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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 Clay County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Google Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, KC Fiber 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 Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| KC Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Intercept Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| United Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Everfast Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | 200 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (4) | (23) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Everfast | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Clay County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through KC Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Clay County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay County?
Missouri customers rate Google Fiber 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.
Google Fiber received a local rating of 4.25 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. United Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clay County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Clay County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (4) | (23) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Everfast | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Indiana Telephone Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Clay 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 Clay County below, including the metrics used and how Clay County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clay County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.93% | 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. | 6,578 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 Clay County. | 8.3 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 14% | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 80% | 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. | 80% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Clay County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Clay County is A, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clay County is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clay County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Clay 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.
92% of Clay County households have an internet connection despite having 99.56% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Clay 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 Clay County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
How Much Speed does a Clay County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clay County is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clay County's average household income is $97,209 which is much higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Clay County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Clay County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Clay County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Google Fiber in Clay County, MO
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 75.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Clay County, MO
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 33.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,306 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Clay County, MO
AT&T offers Fiber service to 33.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,306 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clay County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
United Fiber in Clay County, MO
United Fiber offers Fiber service to 13.9% of Clay County homes. Across the county, United Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,181 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for United Fiber.
Everfast Fiber in Clay County, MO
Everfast Fiber offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Everfast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Clay County, MO
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Intercept Fiber in Clay County, MO
Intercept Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Intercept Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
KC Fiber in Clay County, MO
KC Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, KC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Spectrum Cable in Clay County, MO
Spectrum offers Cable service to 88.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Clay County, MO
Mediacom offers Cable service to 4.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
EarthLink DSL in Clay County, MO
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Clay County, MO
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Clay County, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 7.5% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Clay County, MO
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 4.5% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Clay 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 68 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.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 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 24 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 308 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
Intercept Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 541 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 532 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Indiana Telephone Network Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MO
Indiana Telephone Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Indiana Telephone Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay 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 Clay County is Google Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be KC Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clay County is Google Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clay 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 Clay County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Clay 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 Clay County's A ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100