4 Best Internet Providers in Union Star, MO

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Union Star, MO?

United Fiber is the best internet provider in Union Star based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, United Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Union Star, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. United Fiber is an option for 93.46% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Union Star

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Union Star Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Missouri internet customers, United Fiber is the best internet service provider for Union Star residents. United Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 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 83.6% coverage in Union Star.

At a national level, based on 405 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, KwiKom Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Union Star?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Union Star, the fastest internet in the city comes from United Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Union Star

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	United Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Union Star

Based on data reported by Union Star ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through United Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Union Star. 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 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 Union Star?

Missouri customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. United Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Union Star customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Union Star

Union Star 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 Union Star below, including the metrics used and how Union Star compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.

Union Star ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Union Star	Missouri	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Union Star that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.46%	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.	964 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 Union Star.	2.4	7.5	6.8

 

Union Star Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Union Star	Missouri	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	13%	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.	88%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	62%	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.	64%	71%	76%

Union Star ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Union Star is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Union Star is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Union Star have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Union Star 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.

79% of Union Star households have an internet connection despite having 97.07% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Union Star 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 Union Star?

How Much Speed does a Union Star Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Union Star is 2.5, which is smaller than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Union Star's average household income is $68,312 which is about average for the Missouri average of $78,421 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Union Star 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, 13% 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 Union Star has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Union Star households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Union Star?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Union Star?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Union Star, MO.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Union Star?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Union Star?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Union Star?

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 Union Star is United Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be United Fiber. 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 Union Star is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, United Fiber, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Union Star, 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 Union Star compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Union Star 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 Union Star's C ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.