Best Internet Providers in Shelby County, MO
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shelby County, MO
Shelby County has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Shelby County.
Ranks compare Shelby County with the 115 Missouri counties.
The Best Internet in Shelby County, MO at a Glance
Shelby County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Chariton Valley
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Mark Twain
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Shelby County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shelby County, MO?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shelby County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Shelby County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 75.91% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shelby County?
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 Shelby County
- Mark Twain - fiber coverage map
- Chariton Valley - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Mark Twain - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mark Twain - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Shelby County Compares to the Rest of Missouri
Shelby County's report card score is tied 78th of 115 and its connectivity index is tied 41st of 115.
| Measure | Shelby County | Rank among Missouri counties | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 78.2% | 46th of 115 | 75.5% | 71.5% | Worth County (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,414 Mbps | 42nd of 115 | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Ralls County (9,480 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | Tied 99th of 115 | 8 | 7.1 | Cole County (10.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 87th of 115 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Schuyler County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 85th of 115 | 13% | 15% | Knox County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 39th of 115 | 95% | 96% | Boone County and Platte County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 50th of 115 | 90% | 91% | St. Charles County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 23rd of 115 | 71% | 76% | St. Charles County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 48th of 115 | 78% | 81% | St. Charles County (89%) |
| Median household income | $52,439 | 101st of 115 | $80,518 | $93,246 | St. Charles County ($111,814) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 17th of 115 | 15% | 16% | Adair County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 78.2% of homes in Shelby County, against 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Shelby County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,439 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Shelby County Compares to Its Neighbors
Shelby County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Macon County has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Knox County the fewest (41.0%); Shelby County has 78.2%.
Map of Shelby County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Shelby County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County (this page) | 6,103 | 78.2% | 1,414 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 44/100 |
| Marion County | 28,525 | 71.4% | 1,706 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Macon County | 15,209 | 95.0% | 1,343 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Lewis County | 10,032 | 77.2% | 2,011 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Monroe County | 8,666 | 87.4% | 2,957 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 35/100 |
| Knox County | 3,744 | 41.0% | 646 Mbps | 2 | D | 38/100 |
Internet in Shelby County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 65.0% of homes in 63468 (Shelbina) to 96.1% in 63437 (Clarence). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Shelby County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbina | 2,348 | 62.4% | 1,221 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 40/100 |
| Clarence | 960 | 95.0% | 1,745 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 38/100 |
| Shelbyville | 829 | 74.3% | 1,738 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 50/100 |
| Bethel | 550 | 81.1% | 1,017 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 54/100 |
| Hunnewell | 432 | 96.5% | 1,451 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Duncans Bridge | 229 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Leonard | 217 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 54/100 |
| Lentner | 161 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Maud | 134 | 96.3% | 974 Mbps | 3 | C | 31/100 |
| Sigsbee | 123 | 100.0% | 1,423 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Kellerville | 105 | 100.0% | 2,790 Mbps | 4 | B | 48/100 |
| Hagers Grove | 99 | 100.0% | 2,616 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 54/100 |
ZIP codes in Shelby County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63468 (Shelbina) | 2,531 | 65.0% | 1,196 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 41/100 |
| 63437 (Clarence) | 1,439 | 96.1% | 1,605 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| 63469 (Shelbyville) | 1,130 | 79.3% | 1,876 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 50/100 |
| 63434 (Bethel) | 634 | 77.8% | 1,097 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 56/100 |
| 63443 (Hunnewell) | 348 | 95.7% | 1,925 Mbps | 4 | B- | 57/100 |
| 63451 (Leonard) | 245 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 55/100 |
| 63439 (Emden) | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 63450 (Lentner) | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shelby County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Chariton Valley and Spectrum 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 Shelby County
| Mark Twain | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Chariton Valley | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Shelby County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Shelby County Internet Providers
Based on 80 reviews from Missouri internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shelby County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mark Twain wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.3% coverage in Shelby County.
At a national level, based on 3184 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 Shelby County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shelby County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shelby County
Based on data reported by Shelby County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Chariton Valley and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shelby 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shelby County?
Of the providers in Shelby County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shelby County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.42 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mark Twain is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shelby County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shelby County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mark Twain | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Shelby County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shelby County?
Chariton Valley Fiber in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Chariton Valley offers Fiber service to 60.2% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Chariton Valley Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mark Twain Fiber in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,429 Mbps
Mark Twain offers Fiber service to 28.5% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Mark Twain Fiber has speeds up to 2,429 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Mark Twain Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shelby County?
Mark Twain Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
172 Mbps
Mark Twain offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Mark Twain Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 172 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Shelby 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 64 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shelby County?
Spectrum Cable in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 38.6% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shelby County?
Brightspeed DSL in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 79.2% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Shelby County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mark Twain DSL in Shelby County, MO
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Mark Twain offers DSL service to 12.5% of Shelby County homes. Across the county, Mark Twain DSL has speeds up to 44 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 10, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Missouri
Customer Reviews
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.
Johnny
i3 Broadband Fiber
October 09, 2026 I am actually with Circle Fiber that got bought by i3 Broadband that got bought by T-Mobile Fiber. it's 2026, and they still do not have dual stack IPv4/v6; which I have filed FCC complaint about. Support sucks, and constantly small outages.
Mark, C
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 I love our Cooperative! We get money back every November. They have the best customer service and truly treat us like family.
Larry, W.
NEMR Fiber
September 29, 2026 We have been with NEMR for years. Great company. Very consistent internet. If we have any problems (usually our fault) a tech is at our house the same day!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shelby 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 Shelby County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Chariton Valley and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shelby County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mark Twain, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shelby County, available to 96.3% 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.