12 Best Internet Providers in Crystal Lakes, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Crystal Lakes, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Crystal Lakes, MO?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Crystal Lakes based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Crystal Lakes, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 55.93% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Crystal Lakes, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Crystal Lakes

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Crystal Lakes Internet Providers

Based on 132 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Crystal Lakes residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 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 49.7% coverage in Crystal Lakes.

At a national level, based on 3866 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, United Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Crystal Lakes?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by United Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, United Fiber, and 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 Crystal Lakes

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	United Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	United Services	50 Mbps
	TurboNet	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Crystal Lakes

Based on data reported by Crystal Lakes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom, United Fiber, and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Crystal Lakes. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with United Fiber. This indicates United Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Crystal Lakes?

Missouri customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Crystal Lakes customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Crystal Lakes, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Crystal Lakes

Crystal Lakes 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 city 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 Crystal Lakes below, including the metrics used and how Crystal Lakes compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Crystal Lakes ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Crystal Lakes	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Crystal Lakes that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.08%	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.	906 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 Crystal Lakes.	6.8	7.5	6.8

 

Crystal Lakes Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Crystal Lakes	Missouri	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	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.	7%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	46%	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.	46%	71%	76%

Crystal Lakes ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Crystal Lakes is B-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Crystal Lakes is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Crystal Lakes have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Crystal Lakes ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

83% of Crystal Lakes households have an internet connection despite having 98.82% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 24% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Crystal Lakes 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 Cities Compare to Crystal Lakes?

How Much Speed does a Crystal Lakes Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Crystal Lakes is 2.8, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Crystal Lakes's average household income is $93,013 which is much higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and 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.

Crystal Lakes also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Crystal Lakes has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Crystal Lakes households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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 Crystal Lakes?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Crystal Lakes?

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 Crystal Lakes is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, United Fiber, and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, United Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Crystal Lakes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Crystal Lakes, 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 Crystal Lakes compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Crystal Lakes 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 Crystal Lakes's B- ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.