In Buchanan County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 86.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Buchanan County, MO.
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Buchanan County, MO Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County are not shown.
Buchanan 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 Buchanan County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.54% of Buchanan County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Buchanan County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Buchanan County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Buchanan County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Buchanan County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 86.54% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Buchanan County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buchanan County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.15% of Buchanan County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.91% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buchanan County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buchanan County, along with details on where in Buchanan County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Buchanan County, MO

Optimum cable coverage
About 86.54%, or 73,383 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buchanan County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buchanan County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buchanan County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buchanan County. The fastest plan anyone in Buchanan County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Buchanan County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Buchanan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buchanan County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buchanan County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Buchanan County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buchanan County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Buchanan County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Cable internet speeds in Buchanan County are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 86.54% in Buchanan County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buchanan 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
- Doniphan County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nemaha County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Linn County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Glynn County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Croix County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cole County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cullman County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds


