Best Internet Providers in Poplar Bluff, MO
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Poplar Bluff.
Ranks compare Poplar Bluff with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Poplar Bluff, MO at a Glance
Poplar Bluff Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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DSL
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Big River Communications
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Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Poplar Bluff ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Poplar Bluff, MO?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Poplar Bluff based on 77 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 Poplar Bluff?
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 Poplar Bluff
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Big River Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Boycom Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- SEMO Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Boycom Communications - cable coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Poplar Bluff Compares to Places Its Size
Poplar Bluff's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 3%.
| Measure | Poplar Bluff | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Butler County | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.8% | top 43% | 74.3% | 75.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,682 Mbps | bottom 44% | 2,104 Mbps | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 25% | 7.2 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 5% | 6% | 13% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 4% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 6% | 84% | 90% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 4% | 54% | 71% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 4% | 62% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $49,305 | bottom 4% | $50,239 | $80,518 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 14% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 87.8% of homes in Poplar Bluff, against 74.3% across Butler County and 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Poplar Bluff are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,305 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Poplar Bluff
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Bluff?
Big River Communications Fiber in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Big River Communications offers Fiber service to 57.6% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Big River Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 42.8% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications Fiber in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications offers Fiber service to 30.7% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Boycom Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative Fiber in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, SEMO Electric Cooperative 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 Poplar Bluff?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
353 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 353 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
227 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Bluff?
Sparklight Cable in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 85.4% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Boycom Communications Cable in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Boycom Communications offers Cable service to 13.2% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Boycom Communications Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Bluff?
EarthLink DSL in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 64.5% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 64.5% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.6% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Poplar Bluff, MO
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.6% of Poplar Bluff homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Poplar Bluff by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Poplar Bluff has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Poplar Bluff
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Poplar Bluff
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63901 | 34,346 | 83.2% | 2,454 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 32/100 |
How Poplar Bluff Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Poplar Bluff that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Broseley has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Williamsville the fewest (0.0%); Poplar Bluff has 87.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff (this page) | 30,379 | 87.8% | 2,682 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Broseley | 1,288 | 98.1% | 993 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 32/100 |
| Fisk | 1,190 | 89.1% | 913 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 40/100 |
| Williamsville | 1,181 | 0.0% | 217 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 22/100 |
| Harviell | 1,166 | 5.8% | 400 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Hilliard | 909 | 45.5% | 684 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 34/100 |
| Hendrickson | 845 | 27.8% | 457 Mbps | 4 | D | 25/100 |
| Stringtown | 796 | 55.0% | 720 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Rombauer | 781 | 2.0% | 180 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 33/100 |
| Fagus | 722 | 41.0% | 909 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 26/100 |
| Lone Hill | 586 | 71.2% | 805 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 12/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Poplar Bluff?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ritter Communications 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 Poplar Bluff
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Big River Communications | 1,000 |
| Boycom Communications | 1,000 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Poplar Bluff Internet Providers
Based on 77 reviews from Missouri internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Poplar Bluff residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.70 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 96.9% coverage in Poplar Bluff.
At a national level, based on 2494 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 Poplar Bluff Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Poplar Bluff Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Poplar Bluff
Based on data reported by Poplar Bluff ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Poplar Bluff. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Poplar Bluff Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Big River Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Poplar Bluff?
Of the providers in Poplar Bluff, customers rate Big River Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Poplar Bluff 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.
Big River Communications is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Poplar Bluff
| ISP / Tech Type | Poplar Bluff Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River Communications |  (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (11) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Boycom Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Missouri
Customer Reviews
Ryan B.
Big River Communications Fiber
May 21, 2025 It's overall great internet, it just takes one week for initial setup which is kinda alright, depending on some locations it only takes a few days and I'm in the middle of a city so I feel as though it maybe should have been a few days for my installment, besides that my personal internet does not run at a 1 gigabyte per second, it generally gets close but never the specified gigs, but definitely runs at a speed to where you can do whatever you need to do i would imagine.
Sam W
Big River Communications Fiber
October 19, 2023 Before receiving our fiber in our area, I had to call and ask about the service as it has just recently been installed in our area. The support was very direct and helpful with the whole process and answered all of my questions. It took a bit longer than usual for the internet to be installed due to someone allegedly sabotaging a cable that was being installed somewhere nearby. As for the price of the fiber itself, it's $40 cheaper than the other internet in this area, and everyone is switching over to it.
A Poplar Bluff, MO Customer
Sparklight Cable
January 26, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Poplar Bluff?
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 Poplar Bluff is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Poplar Bluff is Big River Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Poplar Bluff, available to 96.9% 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.