7 Best Internet Providers in Houston Lake, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Houston Lake, 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 Houston Lake, MO?

Google Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Houston Lake based on 131 Missouri customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Houston Lake, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Houston Lake

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Houston Lake Internet Providers

Based on 131 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Houston Lake residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 69.4% coverage in Houston Lake.

At a national level, based on 3801 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston Lake?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Houston Lake, the fastest internet in the city comes from Google Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Houston Lake

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	200 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston Lake

Based on data reported by Houston Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Houston Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston Lake?

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 Houston Lake customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Houston Lake

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

Houston Lake ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Houston Lake	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Houston Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.66%	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.	1,536 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 Houston Lake.	5.7	7.5	6.8

 

Houston Lake Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Houston Lake	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.	21%	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.	100%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	83%	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%

Houston Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Houston Lake is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Houston Lake is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Houston Lake have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Houston Lake 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.

94% of Houston Lake households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 83% 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 Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake?

How Much Speed does a Houston Lake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Houston Lake is 2.4, which is smaller than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Houston Lake's average household income is $134,485 which is much higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Houston Lake also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Houston Lake has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Houston Lake households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Houston Lake?

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 Houston Lake is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Houston Lake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, AT&T, EarthLink, Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Houston Lake, 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 Houston Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake's C ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.