15 Best Internet Providers in Phelps County, MO
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Phelps County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,119 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Phelps County 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.
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.
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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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Phelps 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 Phelps County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Phelps County, MO?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Phelps County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Phelps County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 40.02% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Phelps County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Phelps County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Phelps County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Technologies | (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 |
Based on 136 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Phelps County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Socket wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 27.7% coverage in Phelps County.
At a national level, based on 3868 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GTECH Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Phelps 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 Phelps County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Socket. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Aptitude 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Aptitude | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| GTECH Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cable One | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Socket | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wave Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Stimulus Technologies | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Phelps County
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) |  (64) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Technologies | (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 |
Based on data reported by Phelps County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Aptitude. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Phelps County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Socket. This indicates Socket reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Phelps 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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Phelps County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (11) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GTECH Fiber | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Technologies | (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 |
Phelps 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 Phelps County below, including the metrics used and how Phelps County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Phelps County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Phelps County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 56.19% | 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. | 3,119 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 Phelps County. | 8.2 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 95% | 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% | 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. | 66% | 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. | 67% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Phelps County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Phelps County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Phelps County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Phelps County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Phelps 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.
88% of Phelps County households have an internet connection despite having 98.06% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Phelps 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 Phelps County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
How Much Speed does a Phelps County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Phelps County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Phelps County's average household income is $56,060 which is lower than the Missouri average of $78,421 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.
Phelps County also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 9% 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 Phelps County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Phelps County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Socket Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
26.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Socket offers Fiber service to 26.9% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Socket Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Aptitude Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Aptitude offers Fiber service to 23.8% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Aptitude Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
GTECH Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GTECH Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.8% 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
Brightspeed Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
957 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 957 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Phelps County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Wave Internet Fiber in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Internet offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Wave Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Sparklight Cable in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 53.9% 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
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
Spectrum Cable in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 10.7% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Spectrum 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
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 95.1% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed 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 10, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Phelps County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Socket DSL in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Socket offers DSL service to 16.3% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Socket DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wave Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Wave Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% 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 58 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 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
381 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% 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 381 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% 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 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.0% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Stimulus Technologies Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, MO
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Stimulus Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Stimulus Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
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 Aptitude. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Socket 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, 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 Phelps County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Phelps 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 Phelps County's B+ ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100