Best Internet Providers in Phelps County, MO
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Phelps County, MO
Phelps County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Phelps County.
Ranks compare Phelps County with the 115 Missouri counties.
The Best Internet in Phelps County, MO at a Glance
Phelps County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Phelps County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Phelps County, MO?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Phelps County based on 130 Missouri customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Phelps County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.

Coverage map for each provider in Phelps County
- Aptitude - fiber coverage map
- Socket - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cable One - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Wave Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- GTECH Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Stimulus Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wave Internet - fiber coverage map
- BlueBit Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Phelps County Compares to the Rest of Missouri
Phelps County's report card score is 20th of 115 and its connectivity index is tied 26th of 115.
| Measure | Phelps County | Rank among Missouri counties | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 62.1% | 68th of 115 | 75.5% | 71.5% | Worth County (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,793 Mbps | 13th of 115 | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Ralls County (9,480 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | 23rd of 115 | 8 | 7.1 | Cole County (10.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 54th of 115 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Schuyler County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 49th of 115 | 13% | 15% | Knox County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 17th of 115 | 95% | 96% | Boone County and Platte County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 22nd of 115 | 90% | 91% | St. Charles County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 29th of 115 | 71% | 76% | St. Charles County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 17th of 115 | 78% | 81% | St. Charles County (89%) |
| Median household income | $60,905 | 69th of 115 | $80,518 | $93,246 | St. Charles County ($111,814) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | 3rd of 115 | 15% | 16% | Adair County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 62.1% of homes in Phelps County, against 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Phelps County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,905 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Phelps County Compares to Its Neighbors
Phelps County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Gasconade County has the most homes with fiber (56.1%) and Maries County the fewest (24.9%); Phelps County has 62.1%.
Map of Phelps County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Phelps County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps County (this page) | 44,638 | 62.1% | 2,793 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Pulaski County | 53,955 | 33.2% | 1,192 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Texas County | 24,487 | 28.8% | 760 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 28/100 |
| Crawford County | 23,056 | 52.3% | 1,051 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Gasconade County | 14,794 | 56.1% | 802 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 35/100 |
| Dent County | 14,421 | 38.1% | 1,059 Mbps | 5 | C- | 27/100 |
| Maries County | 8,432 | 24.9% | 516 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 25/100 |
Internet in Phelps County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 26.4% of homes in St. James to 93.3% in Doolittle; by ZIP code, from 22.4% in 65559 (St. James) to 71.5% in 65401 (Rolla). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Phelps County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla | 28,457 | 71.0% | 2,568 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 47/100 |
| St. James | 7,348 | 26.4% | 3,106 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 59/100 |
| Doolittle | 1,739 | 93.3% | 2,461 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 50/100 |
| Newburg | 1,613 | 61.2% | 2,439 Mbps | 6 | B- | 40/100 |
| Edgar Springs | 1,305 | 59.6% | 5,844 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 45/100 |
| Vida | 846 | 96.5% | 4,888 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 56/100 |
| Northwye | 679 | 29.5% | 3,295 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 32/100 |
| Seaton | 600 | 69.7% | 3,294 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Royal | 458 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7.3 | D+ | 51/100 |
| High Gate | 404 | 41.8% | 4,541 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Jerome | 297 | 78.5% | 853 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Duke | 170 | 0.0% | 179 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 39/100 |
| Beulah | 166 | 0.0% | 113 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 48/100 |
| Flat | 111 | 40.5% | 4,350 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Phelps County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65401 (Rolla) | 32,658 | 71.5% | 2,738 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 47/100 |
| 65559 (St. James) | 8,762 | 22.4% | 2,495 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| 65550 (Newburg) | 2,471 | 63.2% | 2,597 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 40/100 |
| 65462 (Edgar Springs) | 1,573 | 45.0% | 4,394 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| 65529 (Jerome) | 168 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 39/100 |
| 65461 (Duke) | 147 | 0.0% | 189 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 39/100 |
| 65436 (Beulah) | 113 | 0.0% | 106 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Phelps County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Socket 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 Phelps County
| Aptitude | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Socket | 2,500 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Wave Internet | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Cable One | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GTECH Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Stimulus Broadband | 100 |
| BlueBit Networks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Phelps County Internet Providers
Based on 130 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Phelps County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.5% coverage in Phelps County.
At a national level, based on 4342 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Phelps County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Phelps County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BlueBit Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aptitude | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Phelps County
Based on data reported by Phelps County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Socket. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Phelps County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BlueBit Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aptitude | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Phelps County?
Of the providers in Phelps County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Phelps County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Missouri or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.42 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Phelps County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Phelps County
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BlueBit Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cable One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aptitude | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Phelps County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Socket Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Socket offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Socket Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Aptitude Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Aptitude offers Fiber service to 24.4% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Aptitude Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,589 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Aptitude Fiber.
Brightspeed Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,784 Mbps, with speeds from 940 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Phelps County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
GTECH Fiber in Phelps County, MO
GTECH Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, GTECH Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Wave Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Wave Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 383 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 31 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Phelps 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.1% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.1% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.8% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 196 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Stimulus Broadband Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Stimulus Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.3% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Stimulus Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
BlueBit Networks Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
BlueBit Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, BlueBit Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Sparklight Cable in Phelps County, MO
Sparklight offers Cable service to 54.5% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cable One Cable in Phelps County, MO
Cable One offers Cable service to 12.9% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Cable One 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 Phelps County?
Brightspeed DSL in Phelps County, MO
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 95.8% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 52 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Phelps County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Missouri
Customer Reviews
Roger S
Starlink Satellite
November 03, 2026 The speed should be 300 Mbps. What I don't like is the price increase, it was $85.00 month, last month $130.00 month, just received a email saying that next month will be &143.00. Customer support is AI and does not help.
Ann N
Spectrum
October 23, 2026 Our area has experienced at least two outages lasting several hours within the past month, and yet my bill went up $10. (Now : $110.00 a month for internet, one cell phone usage, and one fixed home phone.) Calls often drop and internet service drags at different times of the day. I’m certainly not satisfied paying so much for intermittent service.
Johnny
i3 Broadband Fiber
October 09, 2026 I am actually with Circle Fiber that got bought by i3 Broadband that got bought by T-Mobile Fiber. it's 2026, and they still do not have dual stack IPv4/v6; which I have filed FCC complaint about. Support sucks, and constantly small outages.
Mark, C
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 I love our Cooperative! We get money back every November. They have the best customer service and truly treat us like family.
Larry, W.
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 We have been with NEMR for years. Great company. Very consistent internet. If we have any problems (usually our fault) a tech is at our house the same day!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Phelps 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 Phelps County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Socket. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Phelps County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wave Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Phelps County, available to 98.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.