In Cato there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 61.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 DSL internet providers in Cato, MO.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Cato
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 Cato are not shown.
Cato Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cato is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 61.90% of Cato. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Cato above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cato?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cato.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cato home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 10.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cato.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cato, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cato?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cato you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.17% of Cato homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.83%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cato homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cato, along with details on where in Cato and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Cato, MO

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 61.90%, or 104 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, east, northwest, north, and west Cato area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cato.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cato. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cato. The fastest plan anyone in Cato can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cato customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Cato download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cato DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cato is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cato DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cato or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cato compare to the rest of Missouri?
DSL internet speeds in Cato are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 61.90% in Cato.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cato are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Hailey, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Leann, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Fair, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Star City, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McCord Bend, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scholten, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madry, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pleasant Valley, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Springton, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Tyler Crossroads, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Two Run, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Grove, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kings Creek, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Platina, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kiousville, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


