11 Best Internet Providers in Hollister, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hollister, 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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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 Hollister ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hollister, MO?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Hollister 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 Hollister, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 49.89% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hollister

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

Based on 69 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Hollister residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Total Highspeed wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 83.8% coverage in Hollister.

At a national level, based on 2300 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Total Highspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hollister?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, White River Connect and Barry Electric Cooperative 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 Hollister

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	White River Connect	1,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Patriot Broadband	50 Mbps
	Total Highspeed	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hollister

Based on data reported by Hollister ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through White River Connect and Barry Electric Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hollister. 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hollister?

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 Hollister customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hollister

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

Hollister ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Hollister	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hollister that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	12.96%	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.	887 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 Hollister.	8.2	7.5	6.8

 

Hollister Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hollister	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.	2.4	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.	10%	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.	82%	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.	70%	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.	83%	71%	76%

Hollister ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hollister is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hollister is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hollister have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hollister 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.

82% of Hollister households have an internet connection despite having 83.88% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Hollister 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 Hollister?

How Much Speed does a Hollister Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hollister is 2.4, which is smaller than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hollister's average household income is $64,051 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.

Hollister also has 27% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Hollister has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hollister households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hollister?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hollister?

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 Hollister is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be White River Connect and Barry Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Hollister is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Total Highspeed, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hollister, 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 Hollister compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hollister 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 Hollister's C+ ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.