12 Best Internet Providers in Saline County, MO

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

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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 Saline County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Saline County, MO?

Green Hills Communications is the best internet provider in Saline 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 Saline County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Green Hills Communications is an option for 16.14% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Saline County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Saline County Internet Providers

Based on 60 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Green Hills Communications is the best internet service provider for Saline County residents. Green Hills Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zito Media wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 53.0% coverage in Saline County.

At a national level, based on 2060 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Saline County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Green Hills Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Marshall Municipal Utilities, Zito Media, and Co-Mo Connect 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 Saline County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies	1,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Air Link Rural Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Marshall Municipal Utilities	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Alma Communications Company	250 Mbps
	Green Hills Communications	250 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Saline County

Based on data reported by Saline County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Marshall Municipal Utilities, Zito Media, and Co-Mo Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Saline 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 Green Hills Communications. This indicates Green Hills Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Saline 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. Zito Media is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Saline County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Saline County

Saline 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 Saline County below, including the metrics used and how Saline County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Saline County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Saline County	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Saline County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	73.51%	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.	845 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 Saline County.	5.4	7.5	6.8

 

Saline County Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Saline County	Missouri	USA
	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.	2.7	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.	7%	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.	94%	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.	66%	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.	72%	71%	76%

Saline County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Saline County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Saline County is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Saline County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Saline 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.

87% of Saline County households have an internet connection despite having 92.59% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Saline 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 Saline County?

How Much Speed does a Saline County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Saline County is 2.7, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Saline County's average household income is $59,384 which is lower than the Missouri average of $78,421 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Saline County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Saline County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Saline County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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 Saline County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Saline 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 Saline County is Green Hills Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Marshall Municipal Utilities, Zito Media, and Co-Mo Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Green Hills Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Saline County is Green Hills Communications.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Saline 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 Saline County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Saline 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 Saline County's C+ ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.