19 Best Internet Providers in Newton County, MO
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| Newton County ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 856 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 19 | |
| Real Newton County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Newton County has 19 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Newton County.
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Newton County has 19 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Newton County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Newton 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 Newton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newton County, MO?
Optimum is the best internet provider in Newton 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 Newton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Optimum is an option for 27.53% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Newton County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Newton County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Newton County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LeRu | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Optic Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 96 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Newton County residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 20.1% coverage in Newton County.
At a national level, based on 2546 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 Newton 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 Newton County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Rally Networks 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 Newton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Rally Networks | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| LeRu Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optic Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GTC Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| OzarkFiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wifinity | 100 Mbps | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Total Highspeed | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Optic Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Newton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Rally Networks. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Newton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,494 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 Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newton 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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Newton County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Newton County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wifinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lost Creek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LeRu | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Optic Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OzarkFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Newton 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 Newton County below, including the metrics used and how Newton County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Newton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 43.79% | 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. | 856 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 Newton County. | 6.2 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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.
Newton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Newton County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Newton County is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Newton County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Newton 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.
87% of Newton County households have an internet connection despite having 99.14% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 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 Newton 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 Newton County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
How Much Speed does a Newton County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Newton County is 2.7, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Newton County's average household income is $67,513 which is about average for the Missouri average of $78,421 and about average for 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.
Newton County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Newton County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Newton County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
OzarkFiber Fiber in Newton County, MO
OzarkFiber offers Fiber service to 19.6% of Newton County homes. Across the county, OzarkFiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GTC Broadband Fiber in Newton County, MO
GTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Newton County homes. Across the county, GTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rally Networks Fiber in Newton County, MO
Rally Networks offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Optic Communication Fiber in Newton County, MO
Optic Communication offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Optic Communication 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 Newton County?
Optimum Cable in Newton County, MO
Optimum offers Cable service to 27.5% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 504 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Sparklight Cable in Newton County, MO
Sparklight offers Cable service to 20.1% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Newton County, MO
Mediacom offers Cable service to 6.2% of Newton 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 Newton County?
EarthLink DSL in Newton County, MO
EarthLink offers DSL service to 31.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Newton County, MO
AT&T offers DSL service to 31.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Rally Networks DSL in Newton County, MO
Rally Networks offers DSL service to 11.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Rally Networks DSL has speeds up to 51 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 23 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Newton County, MO
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.1% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 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.
LeRu DSL in Newton County, MO
LeRu Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, LeRu DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in Newton County, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Newton County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Newton 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 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 307 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.7% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.0% of Newton 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
Lost Creek Wireless Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
Lost Creek Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Lost Creek Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Wifinity Fixed Wireless in Newton County, MO
Wifinity offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Wifinity Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Newton 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 Newton County is Optimum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Rally Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Newton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Newton 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 Newton County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Newton 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 Newton County's C ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
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