In McDonald County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 17.82% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,063 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 McDonald County, MO.
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McDonald County, MO Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in McDonald 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 McDonald County are not shown.
McDonald County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McDonald County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 17.82% of McDonald 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 McDonald County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in McDonald County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in McDonald County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average McDonald County home can get up to 1,063 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McDonald County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of McDonald County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in McDonald County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDonald County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.35% of McDonald County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.61% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 28.65%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.51% of McDonald County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDonald County, along with details on where in McDonald County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in McDonald County, MO
Mediacom cable coverage
About 16.69%, or 3,889 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, and west McDonald 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 McDonald County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDonald County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDonald County. The fastest plan anyone in McDonald County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDonald County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In McDonald 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 slowest compared to other McDonald County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDonald County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in McDonald County, MO
Cox cable coverage
About 1.13%, or 263 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast McDonald County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDonald County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDonald County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDonald County. The fastest plan anyone in McDonald County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all McDonald County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In McDonald County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McDonald County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDonald County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
McDonald County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDonald County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in McDonald County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Cable internet speeds in McDonald County are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,063 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 17.82% in McDonald County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDonald 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
- Barry County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stone County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Taney County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nowata County, OK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howell County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kay County, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ripley County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Martin County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds