17 Best Internet Providers in Lawrence County, MO
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| Lawrence County ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 928 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Lawrence County.
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Lawrence County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Lawrence County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lawrence County, MO?
Optimum is the best internet provider in Lawrence County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lawrence County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 44.67% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lawrence County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lawrence County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lawrence County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lawrence County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Critical Links | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choctaw Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miller Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 85 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Lawrence County residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 15.3% coverage in Lawrence County.
At a national level, based on 2472 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wifinity is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mediacom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, OzarkFiber, Mediacom, and Miller Telephone Company 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 Lawrence County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Choctaw Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Miller Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| OzarkFiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Wifinity | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Total Highspeed | 30 Mbps | ||
| Critical Links | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| NetVision | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lawrence County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lawrence County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | (1) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | 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 | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Critical Links | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choctaw Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miller Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lawrence County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through OzarkFiber, Mediacom, and Miller Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lawrence County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lawrence County?
Missouri customers rate Optimum 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.
Optimum received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lawrence County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lawrence County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lawrence County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lawrence County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| NetVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Critical Links | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choctaw Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miller Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lawrence 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 Lawrence County below, including the metrics used and how Lawrence County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lawrence County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 49.91% | 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. | 928 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 Lawrence County. | 7.2 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 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. | 48% | 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. | 49% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lawrence County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lawrence County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lawrence County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lawrence County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lawrence 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.
85% of Lawrence County households have an internet connection despite having 99.24% availability. 48% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 48% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lawrence County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lawrence County is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lawrence County's average household income is $64,801 which is about average for the Missouri average of $78,421 and 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.
Lawrence 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, 12% 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 Lawrence County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lawrence County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% 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 Lawrence County?
OzarkFiber Fiber in Lawrence County, MO
OzarkFiber offers Fiber service to 25.2% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, OzarkFiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Lawrence County, MO
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,896 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lawrence County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Miller Telephone Fiber in Lawrence County, MO
Miller Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Miller Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Choctaw Telephone Company Fiber in Lawrence County, MO
Choctaw Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Choctaw Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lawrence County, MO
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lawrence County?
Optimum Cable in Lawrence County, MO
Optimum offers Cable service to 44.7% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Lawrence County, MO
Mediacom offers Cable service to 15.3% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Mediacom 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 Lawrence County?
Brightspeed DSL in Lawrence County, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 42.4% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 35 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lawrence County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Lawrence County, MO
EarthLink offers DSL service to 20.4% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lawrence County, MO
AT&T offers DSL service to 20.4% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Lawrence County, MO
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.5% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 124 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lawrence County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Choctaw Telephone Company DSL in Lawrence County, MO
Choctaw Telephone Company offers DSL service to 3.7% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Choctaw Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lawrence County?
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Lawrence 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
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 359 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 29 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Lawrence 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 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Critical Links Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
Critical Links offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.9% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Critical Links Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wifinity Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
Wifinity offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, Wifinity Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
NetVision Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, MO
NetVision offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Lawrence County homes. Across the county, NetVision Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County is Optimum.
- The fastest internet provider should be OzarkFiber, Mediacom, and Miller Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lawrence County is Optimum.
- HughesNet, Total Highspeed, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lawrence 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 Lawrence County's C+ ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
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