In Joplin there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Joplin
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 Joplin are not shown.
Joplin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Joplin is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.19% of Joplin. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Joplin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Joplin?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Joplin.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Joplin home can get up to 987 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Joplin.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Joplin, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Joplin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Joplin you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Joplin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.18% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.57% of Joplin homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Joplin, along with details on where in Joplin and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Joplin, MO
Sparklight cable coverage
About 88.16%, or 57,288 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Joplin area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Joplin.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Joplin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Joplin. The fastest plan anyone in Joplin can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Joplin customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Joplin download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Joplin cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Joplin is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Joplin, MO
Mediacom cable coverage
About 3.97%, or 2,580 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, northwest, north, and southeast Joplin area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Joplin.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Joplin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Joplin. The fastest plan anyone in Joplin can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Joplin customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Joplin 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 one of the fastest compared to other Joplin cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Joplin is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Joplin, MO
Optimum cable coverage
About 2.32%, or 1,506 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Joplin area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Joplin.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Joplin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Joplin. The fastest plan anyone in Joplin can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Joplin customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Joplin 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 slowest compared to other Joplin cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Joplin is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Joplin Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Joplin or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Joplin compare to the rest of Missouri?
Cable internet speeds in Joplin are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 987 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 91.19% in Joplin.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Joplin 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Shoal Creek Drive, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duquesne, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Leawood, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Creek, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Redings Mill, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Airport Drive, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duenweg, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Webb City, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carterville, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carl Junction, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Belleville, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- South San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Port Orchard, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Little Rock, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mayaguez, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds