In Howell County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 84.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 58 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 Howell County, MO.
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Howell County, MO Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Howell 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 Howell County are not shown.
Howell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Howell County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.25% of Howell County. 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 Howell County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Howell County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Howell County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Howell County home can get up to 58 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 30.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howell County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Howell County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Howell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howell County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.06% of Howell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.61%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 47.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howell County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howell County, along with details on where in Howell County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Howell County, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 83.81%, or 33,316 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howell County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howell County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Howell County. The fastest plan anyone in Howell County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howell County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Howell County 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 Howell County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howell County 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 5.9 Mbps.
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- 51.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL in Howell County, MO
Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.58%, or 627 people, have Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Howell County area. Peace Valley Telephone Company is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howell County.
Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Peace Valley Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howell County. The fastest plan anyone in Howell County can order from Peace Valley Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howell County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Howell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Peace Valley Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Peace Valley Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howell County DSL providers. Peace Valley Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howell County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Howell County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Howell County compare to the rest of Missouri?
DSL internet speeds in Howell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 58 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 84.25% in Howell County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howell County 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 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
- Oregon County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ozark County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ripley County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Taney County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stone County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stoddard County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Barry County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Madrid County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rhea County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds