9 Best Internet Providers in Folk, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Folk, 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 Folk, MO?

Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Folk based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Folk, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Brightspeed is an option for 27.48% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Folk

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Folk Internet Providers

Based on 68 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Folk residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 27.5% coverage in Folk.

At a national level, based on 1414 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 Folk?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Folk, the fastest internet in the city comes from Brightspeed.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Folk

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Mediacom	100 Mbps
	Stimulus Technologies	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wave Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Folk

Based on data reported by Folk ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Folk. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Folk?

Missouri customers rate Brightspeed 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.

Brightspeed received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Folk customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Folk

Folk 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 Folk below, including the metrics used and how Folk compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Folk ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Folk	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Folk that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.48%	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.	565 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 Folk.	7.0	7.5	6.8

 

Folk Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Folk	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.	8%	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.	86%	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.	45%	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.	45%	71%	76%

Folk ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Folk is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Folk is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Folk have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Folk 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.

86% of Folk households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 45% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 27% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 45% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Folk 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 Folk?

How Much Speed does a Folk Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Folk is 2.8, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Folk's average household income is $119,917 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.

Folk 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, 8% 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 Folk has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Folk households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Folk?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Folk?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Folk, MO.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Folk?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Folk?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Folk?

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 Folk is Brightspeed.
• The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Folk is Brightspeed.
• HughesNet, Stimulus Technologies, T-Mobile Home Internet, US Cellular, Wave Internet, Wisper Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Folk, 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 Folk compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Folk 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 Folk's C ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.