13 Best Internet Providers in McAlester, OK
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McAlester ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 7,908 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real McAlester Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
McAlester has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McAlester.
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McAlester has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McAlester.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Dobson Fiber
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Above are the top 4 providers in McAlester, OK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 McAlester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McAlester, OK?
Dobson Fiber is the best internet provider in McAlester based on Oklahoma customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Dobson Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in McAlester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Dobson Fiber is an option for 76.41% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McAlester, Oklahoma, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McAlester
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McAlester Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McAlester Overall | Oklahoma Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Dobson Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oklatel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resonance Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texhoma Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 45 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, Dobson Fiber is the best internet service provider for McAlester residents. Dobson Fiber was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 4.63 out of 5 stars and 65.1% coverage in McAlester.
At a national level, based on 1298 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 360 Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.96 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McAlester?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 McAlester?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in McAlester, the fastest internet in the city comes from Dobson Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in McAlester
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Dobson Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Texhoma Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Resonance Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| AtLink Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| 360 Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| Oklatel Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Pine-Net | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McAlester
| ISP / Tech Type | McAlester Speed | Oklahoma Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Dobson Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oklatel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resonance Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texhoma Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McAlester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dobson Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in McAlester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Dobson Fiber. This indicates Dobson Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McAlester?
Oklahoma 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 4.88 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McAlester customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in McAlester, Oklahoma, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McAlester
| ISP / Tech Type | McAlester Affordability | Oklahoma Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Dobson Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oklatel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resonance Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texhoma Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McAlester 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 McAlester below, including the metrics used and how McAlester compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.
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McAlester | Oklahoma | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McAlester that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.57% | 70.92% | 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. | 7,908 Mbps | 3,401 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 McAlester. | 7.3 | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 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% | 9% | 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. | 86% | 88% | 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. | 59% | 66% | 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. | 60% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
McAlester ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McAlester is B+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McAlester is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McAlester have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McAlester 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 McAlester households have an internet connection despite having 99.22% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of McAlester 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 McAlester?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
How Much Speed does a McAlester Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McAlester is 2.5, which is smaller than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. McAlester's average household income is $61,757 which is about average for the Oklahoma average of $72,520 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.
McAlester also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of McAlester has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McAlester households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McAlester?
Dobson Fiber in McAlester, OK
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Dobson Fiber offers Fiber service to 76.4% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Dobson Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Texhoma Wireless Fiber in McAlester, OK
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Texhoma Wireless offers Fiber service to 1.4% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Texhoma Wireless Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McAlester?
Vyve Broadband Cable in McAlester, OK
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 84.4% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McAlester?
EarthLink DSL in McAlester, OK
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 51.1% of McAlester homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 12 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 5.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in McAlester from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in McAlester, OK
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 51.1% of McAlester homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 12 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 5.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McAlester from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Oklatel Communications DSL in McAlester, OK
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Oklatel Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Oklatel Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McAlester?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of McAlester homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
AtLink Broadband Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AtLink Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.2% of McAlester homes. Across the city, AtLink Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.1% of McAlester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of McAlester homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of McAlester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of McAlester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
Resonance Broadband Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Resonance Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Resonance Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Pine-Net Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Pine-Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Pine-Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Oklatel Communications Fixed Wireless in McAlester, OK
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Oklatel Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of McAlester homes. Across the city, Oklatel Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in McAlester?
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 McAlester is Dobson Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Dobson Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Dobson Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McAlester is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McAlester, 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 McAlester compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McAlester 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 McAlester's B+ ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100