15 Best Internet Providers in Laclede County, MO
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Laclede County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,015 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Laclede County Customer Ratings | 3 |
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.
Laclede County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Laclede County.
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Laclede County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Laclede County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Laclede County, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Laclede County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laclede County, MO?
Wisper Internet is the best internet provider in Laclede County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wisper Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Laclede County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wisper Internet is an option for 93.63% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Laclede County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Laclede County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Laclede County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Laclede County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Wisper Internet |  (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight |  (1) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rayfield Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Splash Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 75 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Wisper Internet is the best internet service provider for Laclede County residents. Wisper Internet was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.4% coverage in Laclede County.
At a national level, based on 2131 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rally Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Laclede County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Laclede County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by US Cellular. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Socket 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 Laclede County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Socket | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Rally Networks | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| OzarkFiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Splash Wireless Internet | 200 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wave Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rayfield Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| Total Highspeed | 30 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laclede County
| ISP / Tech Type | Laclede County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (1) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rayfield Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Splash Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Laclede County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Socket. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Laclede County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,402 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with US Cellular. This indicates US Cellular reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laclede County?
Missouri customers rate Wisper 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.
Wisper Internet received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Laclede County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Laclede County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laclede County
| ISP / Tech Type | Laclede County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (1) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rayfield Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Splash Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Laclede County 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 county 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 Laclede County below, including the metrics used and how Laclede County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Laclede County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Laclede County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 45.31% | 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. | 1,015 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 Laclede County. | 8.7 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 79% | 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. | 52% | 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. | 52% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Laclede County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Laclede County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Laclede County is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Laclede County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Laclede County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
79% of Laclede County households have an internet connection despite having 99.64% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Laclede County 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 Counties Compare to Laclede County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
How Much Speed does a Laclede County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Laclede County is 2.5, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Laclede County's average household income is $54,246 which is lower than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Laclede County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Laclede County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Laclede County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% 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 Laclede County?
OzarkFiber Fiber in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
OzarkFiber offers Fiber service to 38.4% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, OzarkFiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Socket Fiber in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Socket offers Fiber service to 17.5% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Socket Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Rally Networks Fiber in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Rally Networks offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laclede County?
Sparklight Cable in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
47.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 47.2% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Laclede County?
Brightspeed DSL in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 90.2% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Rally Networks DSL in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rally Networks offers DSL service to 5.4% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks DSL has speeds up to 50 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 50, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Socket DSL in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Socket offers DSL service to 1.6% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Socket DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laclede County?
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wave Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Wave Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
362 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 362 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
52.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.6% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
52.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.6% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
51.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.7% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Splash Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
27.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Splash Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.9% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Splash Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Rayfield Communications Fixed Wireless in Laclede County, MO
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rayfield Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Laclede County homes. Across the county, Rayfield Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Laclede County?
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 Laclede County is Wisper Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Socket. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, US Cellular may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Laclede County is Wisper Internet.
- Wave Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laclede County, 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 Laclede County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Laclede County 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 Laclede County's B- ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100