In Bates County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 27.62% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Bates County, MO.
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Bates County, MO Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Bates County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bates County are not shown.
Bates 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bates County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 27.62% of Bates County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Bates County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bates County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bates County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bates County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 27.62% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bates County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bates County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.15% of Bates County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bates County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bates County, along with details on where in Bates County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Bates County, MO

Mediacom cable coverage
About 27.62%, or 4,430 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and east Bates County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bates County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates County. The fastest plan anyone in Bates County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bates County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Bates County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bates County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Bates County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bates County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bates County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Cable internet speeds in Bates County are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 27.62% in Bates County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bates County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Henry County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Anderson County, KS: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Coffey County, KS: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Morgan County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Miller County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Marion County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McPherson County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rice County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Monroe County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pembina County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Douglas County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dimmit County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dickenson County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pawnee County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Desha County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dent County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pecos County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds


