9 Best Internet Providers in Fanning, MO
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| Fanning ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 853 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Fanning 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.
Fanning has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fanning.
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Fanning has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fanning.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Fanning, 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 Fanning ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fanning, MO?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Fanning 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 Fanning, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 2.19% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fanning, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fanning
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fanning Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fanning 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 | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 118 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Fanning 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 89.1% coverage in Fanning.
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 Fanning?
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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 Fanning?
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 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 Fanning
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Steelville Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wave Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fanning
| ISP / Tech Type | Fanning 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 | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fanning ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Fanning. 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 Fanning?
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 Fanning customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fanning, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fanning
| ISP / Tech Type | Fanning 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 | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| STE | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fanning 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 Fanning below, including the metrics used and how Fanning compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Fanning | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fanning that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 52.26% | 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. | 853 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 Fanning. | 5.3 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 68% | 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. | 47% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fanning ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fanning is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fanning is high with a score of 21 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fanning have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fanning 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.
68% of Fanning households have an internet connection despite having 97.95% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 13% 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, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Fanning 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 Fanning?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fanning Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fanning is 2.3, which is smaller than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fanning's average household income is $62,215 which is about average for the Missouri average of $78,421 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Fanning also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Fanning has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fanning households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% 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 Fanning?
STE Fiber in Fanning, MO
Steelville Communications offers Fiber service to 45.3% of Fanning homes. Across the city, STE Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Fanning, MO
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Fanning homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fanning?
Spectrum Cable in Fanning, MO
Spectrum offers Cable service to 37.2% of Fanning homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Fanning?
Brightspeed DSL in Fanning, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 57.0% of Fanning homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 72 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fanning from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
STE DSL in Fanning, MO
Steelville Communications offers DSL service to 4.9% of Fanning homes. Across the city, STE DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fanning?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Fanning homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 392 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 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
Wave Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Fanning homes. Across the city, Wave Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Fanning homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Fanning homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Fanning homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fanning, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Fanning 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 Fanning?
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 Fanning is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Fanning is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wave Internet, Viasat, HughesNet, and Wisper Internet has the broadest coverage in Fanning, 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 Fanning compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fanning 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 Fanning's C ISP Report Card and 21 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
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