In Scott County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.49% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 915 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
8 Internet Service Providers in Scott County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Scott County are not shown.
Scott County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Scott County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.49% of Scott County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Scott County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Scott County.
How fast are internet speeds in Scott County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Scott County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Scott County home can get up to 915 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 24.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scott County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Scott County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Scott County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scott County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.33% of Scott County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.90% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Scott County homes.
Internet Market Health in Scott County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Scott County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Scott County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Scott County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Scott County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Scott County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Scott County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scott County, along with details on where in Scott County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Scott County, MO
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.41%, or 35,041 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scott County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Scott County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Scott County, MO
AT&T DSL coverage
About 75.10%, or 29,434 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Scott County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from AT&T goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative Fiber in Scott County, MO
SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber coverage
About 21.33%, or 8,358 people, have SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. SEMO Electric Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Scott County.
SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds
SEMO Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from SEMO Electric Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SEMO Electric Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SEMO Electric Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County fiber providers. SEMO Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Scott County, MO
Sparklight cable coverage
About 3.54%, or 1,388 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and west Scott County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Big River Communications DSL in Scott County, MO
Big River Communications DSL coverage
About 1.62%, or 633 people, have Big River Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Scott County area. Big River Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Big River Communications DSL download speeds
Big River Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Big River Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Big River Communications goes up to 5.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 2.2 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
Big River Communications DSL upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Big River Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Big River Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Scott County DSL providers. Big River Communications offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.20 Mbps. On average, Big River Communications customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 0.2 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Scott County, MO
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 57.69%, or 22,609 people, have BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. BPS Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scott County.
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
BPS Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from BPS Telephone Company goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 36.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BPS Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. BPS Telephone Company offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, BPS Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Scott County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.10%, or 21,596 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scott County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, MO
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.86%, or 1,512 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Scott County area. Wisper Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
Scott County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scott County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Scott County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Scott County are comparable versus the average speeds in Missouri: 797 Mbps in Missouri versus 915 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 99.51% versus 99.49% in Scott County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scott County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Alexander County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stoddard County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Madrid County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ballard County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bollinger County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carlisle County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Las Piedras Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Natchitoches Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kendall County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Champaign County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waldo County, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yauco Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds