10 Best Internet Providers in East Campus, Columbia, MO

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Campus, Columbia, MO?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Campus

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Campus Internet Providers

Based on 123 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for East Campus residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 41.2% coverage in East Campus.

At a national level, based on 4184 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Campus?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in East Campus

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Socket	2,500 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Stimulus Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Campus

Based on data reported by East Campus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Socket. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in East Campus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,341 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Campus?

Missouri customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 2.96 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Campus customers with an average price rating of 3.41 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in East Campus

East Campus 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 neighborhood 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 East Campus below, including the metrics used and how East Campus compares to the rest of Columbia and nation.

East Campus ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	East Campus	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Campus that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	41.04%	89.66%	71.53%
	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.	1,419 Mbps	2,319 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for East Campus.	6.0	8.3	7.1

 

East Campus Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Campus	Missouri	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.4	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%	10%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	72%	81%	76%
	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.	106%	85%	77%

East Campus ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Campus is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Campus is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Campus have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Campus ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 East Campus households have an internet connection while having 67.56% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 15% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 106% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East Campus 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 Neighborhoods Compare to East Campus?

How Much Speed does a East Campus Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Campus is 1.9, which is smaller than the Columbia average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Campus’s average household income is $32,030 which is much lower than the Columbia average of $78,631 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

East Campus also has 83% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Columbia average of 28%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in Columbia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Campus has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Campus households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Campus?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Campus?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in East Campus?

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 East Campus is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Socket. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Campus is Spectrum.
• Viasat, Socket, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in East Campus, 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 East Campus compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Campus 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 East Campus’s C+ ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in East Campus