15 Best Internet Providers in Ray County, MO
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Ray County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 882 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Ray County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Ray County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Ray County.
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Ray County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Ray County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ray 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 Ray County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ray County, MO?
Green Hills Communications is the best internet provider in Ray County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Green Hills Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ray County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Green Hills Communications is an option for 7.22% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ray County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ray County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ray County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ray County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills Communications |  (2) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 135 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Green Hills Communications is the best internet service provider for Ray County residents. Green Hills Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. United Fiber wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 59.4% coverage in Ray County.
At a national level, based on 3872 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Air Link Rural Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ray 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 Ray County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by United Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, United Fiber, Mediacom, Spectrum, and GRM Networks 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 Ray County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Green Hills Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| United Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| TurboNet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Intercept Fiber | 50 Mbps | ||
| United Services | 50 Mbps | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ray County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ray County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Green Hills Communications | (2) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ray County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through United Fiber, Mediacom, Spectrum, and GRM Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ray County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with United Fiber. This indicates United Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ray County?
Missouri customers rate Green Hills Communications 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.
Green Hills Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. United Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ray County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ray County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ray County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ray County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Green Hills Communications |  (2) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (11) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ray 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 Ray County below, including the metrics used and how Ray County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Ray County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ray County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.62% | 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. | 882 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 Ray County. | 6.7 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 83% | 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. | 52% | 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. | 52% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ray County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ray County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ray County is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ray County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ray 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.
83% of Ray County households have an internet connection despite having 99.36% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Ray 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 Ray County?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ray County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ray County is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ray County's average household income is $76,222 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.
Ray County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Ray County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ray County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ray County?
United Fiber in Ray County, MO
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Fiber offers Fiber service to 59.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, United Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Ray County, MO
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 36.1% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Green Hills Communications Fiber in Ray County, MO
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Green Hills Communications offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Green Hills Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TurboNet Fiber in Ray County, MO
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
TurboNet offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Ray County homes. Across the county, TurboNet Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ray County?
Mediacom Cable in Ray County, MO
Availability:
52.6%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 52.6% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Mediacom 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 Ray County?
EarthLink DSL in Ray County, MO
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.3% of Ray County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Ray County, MO
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.3% of Ray County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Ray County, MO
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 32.0% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed 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 10, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Green Hills Communications DSL in Ray County, MO
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Green Hills Communications offers DSL service to 4.9% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Green Hills Communications DSL has speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. Green Hills Communications DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ray County from Green Hills Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ray County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Ray 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 60 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.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
303 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 303 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 26 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
45.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.3% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
United Services Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
United Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Ray County homes. Across the county, United Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
TurboNet Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
TurboNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Ray County homes. Across the county, TurboNet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TurboNet Fixed Wireless.
Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Intercept Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ray County, MO
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Air Link Rural Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Ray County homes. Across the county, Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ray 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 Ray County is Green Hills Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be United Fiber, Mediacom, Spectrum, and GRM Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, United Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ray County is Green Hills Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ray 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 Ray County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ray 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 Ray County's B- ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100