12 Best Internet Providers in Oak Grove, Springfield, MO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Oak Grove, Springfield, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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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 Oak Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oak Grove, Springfield, MO?

Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Oak Grove based on Springfield customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Oak Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Brightspeed is an option for 95.28% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Oak Grove, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Oak Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Oak Grove Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Springfield internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Oak Grove residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Springfield, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Oak Grove.

At a national level, based on 2138 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Total Highspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oak Grove?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Oak Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	NetVision	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	940 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Won Communications	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Velocity Wireless	54 Mbps
	Total Highspeed	30 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oak Grove

Based on data reported by Oak Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Oak Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,124 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oak Grove?

Springfield customers rate Brightspeed as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Brightspeed received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Oak Grove customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Oak Grove, Springfield, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Oak Grove

Oak Grove 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 neighborhood 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 Oak Grove below, including the metrics used and how Oak Grove compares to the rest of Springfield and nation.

Oak Grove ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Oak Grove	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Oak Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.82%	91.01%	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.	3,473 Mbps	2,619 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 Oak Grove.	12.0	10.7	6.8

 

Oak Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Oak Grove	Missouri	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.2	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%	11%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	84%	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.	69%	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.	69%	68%	76%

Oak Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Oak Grove is A, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Oak Grove is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Oak Grove have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Oak Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

88% of Oak Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 9% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Oak Grove 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Oak Grove?

How Much Speed does a Oak Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Oak Grove is 2.1, which is smaller than the Springfield average of 2.2 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Oak Grove's average household income is $50,498 which is about average for the Springfield average of $61,955 and much 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.

Oak Grove also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Springfield average of 18%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Springfield who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Oak Grove has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Oak Grove households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oak Grove?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oak Grove?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oak Grove?

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 Oak Grove is Brightspeed.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Oak Grove is Brightspeed.
• Viasat, Total Highspeed, Mediacom, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove's A ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.