8 Best Internet Providers in Defiance, MO
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| Defiance ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 994 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Defiance Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Defiance has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Defiance.
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Defiance has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Defiance.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Defiance, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Defiance ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Defiance, MO?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Defiance 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 Defiance, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 75.84% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Defiance, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Defiance
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Defiance Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Defiance Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 118 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Defiance residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.92 out of 5 stars and 96.6% coverage in Defiance.
At a national level, based on 3776 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Defiance?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Defiance?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 and Cable One 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 Defiance
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Cable One | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 940 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Defiance
| ISP / Tech Type | Defiance Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Defiance ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and Cable One. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Defiance. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Defiance?
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 Defiance customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Defiance, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Defiance
| ISP / Tech Type | Defiance Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Defiance 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 Defiance below, including the metrics used and how Defiance compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Defiance that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 86.49% | 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. | 994 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 Defiance. | 7.4 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 20% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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. | 74% | 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. | 74% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Defiance ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Defiance is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Defiance is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Defiance have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Defiance 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.
93% of Defiance households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Defiance 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 Defiance?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
How Much Speed does a Defiance Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Defiance is 2.9, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Defiance's average household income is $196,914 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.
Defiance also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 20% 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 Defiance has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Defiance households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Defiance?
Spectrum Fiber in Defiance, MO
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 86.5% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Defiance, MO
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 24.6% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Defiance?
Cable One Cable in Defiance, MO
Cable One offers Cable service to 69.6% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Cable One 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 Defiance?
Brightspeed DSL in Defiance, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 96 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Defiance from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Defiance?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Defiance, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Defiance homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Defiance, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Defiance homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Defiance, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Defiance homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Defiance, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 22 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Defiance, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of Defiance homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Defiance?
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 Defiance is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Cable One. 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 Defiance is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Defiance, 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 Defiance compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Defiance 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 Defiance's B ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
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