12 Best Internet Providers in Pleasant Ridge, MO

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pleasant Ridge, MO?

Wifinity is the best internet provider in Pleasant Ridge based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wifinity had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pleasant Ridge, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Wifinity is an option for 19.31% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pleasant Ridge

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pleasant Ridge Internet Providers

Based on 74 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Wifinity is the best internet service provider for Pleasant Ridge residents. Wifinity was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 31.5% coverage in Pleasant Ridge.

At a national level, based on 2388 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 Pleasant Ridge?

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, Optimum 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 Pleasant Ridge

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	300 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Wifinity	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Critical Links	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Total Highspeed	30 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pleasant Ridge

Based on data reported by Pleasant Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Pleasant Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Pleasant Ridge?

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 Pleasant Ridge customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge below, including the metrics used and how Pleasant Ridge compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Pleasant Ridge ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Pleasant Ridge	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pleasant Ridge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	383 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 Pleasant Ridge.	7.7	7.5	6.8

 

Pleasant Ridge Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pleasant Ridge	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.	2.6	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.	14%	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.	90%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	33%	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.	33%	71%	76%

Pleasant Ridge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pleasant Ridge is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pleasant Ridge is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pleasant Ridge have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pleasant Ridge 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.

82% of Pleasant Ridge households have an internet connection despite having 99.62% availability. 33% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% 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 33% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 33% subscribe to it. A very low number of Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge?

How Much Speed does a Pleasant Ridge Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pleasant Ridge is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pleasant Ridge's average household income is $73,740 which is higher than 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 higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Pleasant Ridge also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 14% 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 Pleasant Ridge has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pleasant Ridge households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pleasant Ridge?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pleasant Ridge?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pleasant Ridge?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pleasant Ridge?

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 Pleasant Ridge is Wifinity.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Pleasant Ridge is Wifinity.
• Total Highspeed, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge's C- ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.