Best Internet Providers in Dent County, MO
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dent County, MO
Dent County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dent County.
Ranks compare Dent County with the 115 Missouri counties.
The Best Internet in Dent County, MO at a Glance
Dent County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Wave Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Dent County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dent County, MO?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dent County 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 Dent County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.48% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dent County?
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 Dent County
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wave Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- STE - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dent County Compares to the Rest of Missouri
Dent County's report card score is tied 88th of 115 and its connectivity index is tied 105th of 115.
| Measure | Dent County | Rank among Missouri counties | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 38.1% | Tied 96th of 115 | 75.5% | 71.5% | Worth County (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,059 Mbps | 62nd of 115 | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Ralls County (9,480 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 67th of 115 | 8 | 7.1 | Cole County (10.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 27th of 115 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Schuyler County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 67th of 115 | 13% | 15% | Knox County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 103rd of 115 | 95% | 96% | Boone County and Platte County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 77% | 108th of 115 | 90% | 91% | St. Charles County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | Tied 95th of 115 | 71% | 76% | St. Charles County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 67th of 115 | 78% | 81% | St. Charles County (89%) |
| Median household income | $57,651 | 80th of 115 | $80,518 | $93,246 | St. Charles County ($111,814) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 46th of 115 | 15% | 16% | Adair County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 38.1% of homes in Dent County, against 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Dent County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,651 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Dent County Compares to Its Neighbors
Dent County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Phelps County has the most homes with fiber (62.1%) and Iron County the fewest (14.6%); Dent County has 38.1%.
Map of Dent County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Dent County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dent County (this page) | 14,421 | 38.1% | 1,059 Mbps | 5 | C- | 27/100 |
| Phelps County | 44,638 | 62.1% | 2,793 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Texas County | 24,487 | 28.8% | 760 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 28/100 |
| Crawford County | 23,056 | 52.3% | 1,051 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Iron County | 9,537 | 14.6% | 640 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Shannon County | 7,031 | 26.4% | 402 Mbps | 4 | D | 26/100 |
| Reynolds County | 6,096 | 58.5% | 218 Mbps | 3 | D | 26/100 |
Internet in Dent County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Dent County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 8,651 | 59.9% | 1,449 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Rhyse | 897 | 13.5% | 588 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Lake Spring | 839 | 0.0% | 639 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 32/100 |
| Lecoma | 635 | 11.3% | 592 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Hobson | 570 | 0.0% | 474 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 29/100 |
| Lenox | 502 | 20.3% | 684 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Howes Mill | 488 | 0.0% | 806 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 27/100 |
| Boss | 394 | 21.1% | 290 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 32/100 |
| Sligo | 345 | 42.3% | 557 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 13/100 |
| Doss | 293 | 0.0% | 367 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 15/100 |
| Gladden | 275 | 0.0% | 297 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 11/100 |
| Jadwin | 269 | 0.0% | 261 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 9/100 |
ZIP codes in Dent County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65560 (Salem) | 13,266 | 41.3% | 1,124 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 27/100 |
| 65440 (Boss) | 412 | 26.5% | 338 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 31/100 |
| 65541 (Lenox) | 262 | 0.0% | 378 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 31/100 |
| 65501 (Jadwin) | 158 | 0.0% | 263 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 9/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dent County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Dent County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Steelville Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wave Internet | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dent County Internet Providers
Based on 65 reviews from Missouri internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dent County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Wisper Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 90.7% coverage in Dent County.
At a national level, based on 1569 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 Dent County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dent County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dent County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dent County
Based on data reported by Dent County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dent County. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dent County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dent County?
Of the providers in Dent County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dent County 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. Wisper Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dent County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dent County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dent County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dent County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dent County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Dent County, MO
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,986 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 36.2% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,986 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dent County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
STE Fiber in Dent County, MO
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Steelville Communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Dent County homes. Across the county, STE 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 Dent County?
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wave Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Wave Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
367 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 367 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 29 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Dent 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 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.4% of Dent County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.4% of Dent County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Dent County, MO
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dent County?
Sparklight Cable in Dent County, MO
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 52.7% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Dent County?
Brightspeed DSL in Dent County, MO
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 73.7% of Dent County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 51 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dent County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Dent 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 Dent County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dent County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wave Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dent County, available to 99.2% 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.