6 Best Internet Providers in Rutledge, MO
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| Rutledge ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 895 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Rutledge Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Rutledge has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Rutledge.
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Rutledge has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Rutledge.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rutledge, MO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Rutledge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rutledge, MO?
NEMR Telecom is the highest-rated internet provider in Rutledge based on 46 Missouri customer reviews, and NEMR Telecom 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 Rutledge, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rutledge
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rutledge Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rutledge Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| NEMR | (1) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 46 reviews from Missouri internet customers, NEMR Telecom is the best internet service provider for Rutledge residents. NEMR Telecom was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.92 out of 5 stars and 8.8% coverage in Rutledge.
At a national level, based on 1265 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, NEMR Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rutledge?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Rutledge?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Rutledge, the fastest internet in the city comes from NEMR Telecom.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rutledge
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NEMR Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mark Twain | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rutledge
| ISP / Tech Type | Rutledge Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| NEMR | (1) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rutledge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEMR Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rutledge. 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.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NEMR Telecom. This indicates NEMR reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rutledge?
Missouri customers rate NEMR Telecom 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.
NEMR Telecom 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 Rutledge customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rutledge, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rutledge
| ISP / Tech Type | Rutledge Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| NEMR | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (4) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rutledge 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 Rutledge below, including the metrics used and how Rutledge compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rutledge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 84.43% | 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. | 895 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 Rutledge. | 2.5 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 3.6 | 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. | 35% | 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. | 72% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 67% | 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. | 30% | 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. | 31% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rutledge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rutledge is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rutledge is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rutledge have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rutledge 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.
67% of Rutledge households have an internet connection despite having 98.14% availability. 30% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 30% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 31% subscribe to it. A very low number of Rutledge 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 Rutledge?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rutledge Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rutledge is 3.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rutledge's average household income is $79,372 which is higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and 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.
Rutledge also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 35% 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 Rutledge has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rutledge households are much more technology-disengaged. 72% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 69% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rutledge?
NEMR Fiber in Rutledge, MO
NEMR Telecom offers Fiber service to 51.6% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, NEMR Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mark Twain Fiber in Rutledge, MO
Mark Twain offers Fiber service to 32.8% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, Mark Twain Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rutledge?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rutledge, MO.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rutledge?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Rutledge, MO.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rutledge?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rutledge, MO
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Mark Twain Fixed Wireless in Rutledge, MO
Mark Twain offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.7% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, Mark Twain Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 240 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rutledge, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rutledge, MO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rutledge, MO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Rutledge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rutledge?
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 Rutledge is NEMR.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEMR Telecom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NEMR Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rutledge is NEMR.
- Mark Twain, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rutledge, 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 Rutledge compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rutledge 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 Rutledge's C- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
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