10 Best Internet Providers in Phelps, MO

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Phelps, MO?

Wifinity is the highest-rated internet provider in Phelps based on 59 Missouri customer reviews, and Wifinity 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Phelps, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Phelps

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Phelps Internet Providers

Based on 59 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Wifinity is the best internet service provider for Phelps residents. Wifinity was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Total Highspeed wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Phelps.

At a national level, based on 1332 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Phelps?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wifinity. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Miller Telephone Company 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Miller Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Wifinity	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Total Highspeed	30 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	NetVision	10 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Phelps

Based on data reported by Phelps ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Miller Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Phelps. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Phelps?

Missouri customers rate Wifinity 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.

Wifinity received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Phelps customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Phelps

Phelps 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 city 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 below, including the metrics used and how Phelps compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Phelps ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Phelps	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Phelps that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	52.72%	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.	701 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.	5.1	7.5	6.8

 

Phelps Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Phelps	Missouri	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.3	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.	18%	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.	24%	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.	24%	71%	76%

Phelps ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Phelps is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Phelps is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Phelps have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Phelps ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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 Phelps households have an internet connection despite having 99.35% availability. 24% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 30% have satellite, 0% 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 24% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 24% subscribe to it. A very low number of Phelps 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 Cities Compare to Phelps?

How Much Speed does a Phelps Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Phelps is 3.3, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Phelps's average household income is $133,466 which is much higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Phelps also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Phelps households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% 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?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Phelps?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Phelps, MO.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Phelps?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Phelps?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Phelps?

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 is Wifinity.
• The fastest internet provider should be Miller Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wifinity may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Phelps is Wifinity.
• Viasat, Total Highspeed, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Phelps, 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 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Phelps 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's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.