14 Best Internet Providers in McDonald County, MO
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McDonald County ISP Report Card | D+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 646 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real McDonald County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
McDonald County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 McDonald County.
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McDonald County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 McDonald County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Rally Networks
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Fiber
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McDonald County Technologies
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Mediacom
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LeRu
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Above are the top 4 providers in McDonald 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 McDonald County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McDonald County, MO?
Total Highspeed is the best internet provider in McDonald County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Total Highspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in McDonald County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Total Highspeed is an option for 4.24% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McDonald County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McDonald County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McDonald County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McDonald County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (0) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LeRu | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| McDonald County Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 73 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Total Highspeed is the best internet service provider for McDonald County residents. Total Highspeed was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.92 out of 5 stars and 78.6% coverage in McDonald County.
At a national level, based on 1909 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 McDonald 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 McDonald County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Total Highspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 McDonald County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Rally Networks | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| LeRu Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| McDonald County Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Total Highspeed | 30 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McDonald County
| ISP / Tech Type | McDonald County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | 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 | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (0) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LeRu | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| McDonald County Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McDonald County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in McDonald County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Total Highspeed. This indicates Total Highspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McDonald County?
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. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McDonald County customers with an average price rating of 3.70 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in McDonald County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McDonald County
| ISP / Tech Type | McDonald County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (0) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LeRu | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| McDonald County Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McDonald 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 McDonald County below, including the metrics used and how McDonald County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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McDonald County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McDonald County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 47.48% | 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. | 646 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 McDonald County. | 3.3 | 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. | 2.8 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 87% | 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. | 38% | 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. | 41% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
McDonald County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McDonald County is D+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McDonald County is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McDonald County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McDonald 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 McDonald County households have an internet connection despite having 98.49% availability. 38% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% 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 38% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 41% subscribe to it. A very low number of McDonald 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 McDonald County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a McDonald County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McDonald County is 2.8, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. McDonald County's average household income is $51,476 which is much 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.
McDonald 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, 8% 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 McDonald County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McDonald County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McDonald County?
McDonald County Technologies Fiber in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
McDonald County Technologies offers Fiber service to 37.1% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, McDonald County Technologies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
LeRu Fiber in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
LeRu Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 8.4% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, LeRu Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rally Networks Fiber in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Rally Networks offers Fiber service to 4.6% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McDonald County?
Mediacom Cable in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 16.7% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(377)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 1.1% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Cox 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 McDonald County?
Rally Networks DSL in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Rally Networks offers DSL service to 48.4% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks DSL has speeds up to 54 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 25 Mbps throughout the county.
LeRu DSL in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
LeRu Telephone Company offers DSL service to 12.6% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, LeRu DSL has speeds up to 40 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 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
McDonald County Technologies DSL in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
McDonald County Technologies offers DSL service to 4.7% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, McDonald County Technologies DSL has 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 100, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.2% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.5% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McDonald County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of McDonald 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 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.4% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Lost Creek Wireless Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Lost Creek Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Lost Creek Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 25, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in McDonald County, MO
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of McDonald 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 McDonald County, MO
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
357 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of McDonald County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 357 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.
Which ISP Should You Choose in McDonald 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 McDonald County is Total Highspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Total Highspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McDonald County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McDonald 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 McDonald County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McDonald 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 McDonald County's D+ ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100