TV and Internet Providers in 65653, MO


In 65653 there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.89% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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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13 Internet Service Providers in 65653

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

94.66%

Avg. Speed:

44 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

86.56%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

White River Connect | Fiber

Availability:

39.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

7.85%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Total Highspeed | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.89%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.36%

Avg. Speed:

21 Mbps

Wisper Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.97%

Avg. Speed:

374 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

89.92%

Avg. Speed:

78 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

78.75%

Avg. Speed:

31 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

78.75%

Avg. Speed:

31 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

69.43%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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65653 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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65653 internet provider availability map
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Internet service is available in 99.89% of 65653. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Now you can call companies in 65653 with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 65653?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 65653.

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The average 65653 home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 65653.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of 65653, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.

What type of internet should I choose in 65653?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 65653 you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.45% of 65653 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 60.10% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 65653 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 65653

65653, MO map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the 65653 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 65653 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.4 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.7 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

65653 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 65653 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 65653 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 65653 is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 65653, along with details on where in 65653 and at what speeds.

Brightspeed DSL in 65653, MO

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 94.66%, or 5,305 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 44 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 16.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 45.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In 65653 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 65653 DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 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 4.5 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's 65653 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 32.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 45.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in 65653, MO

Mediacom cable coverage

About 86.56%, or 4,851 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 65653 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mediacom customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In 65653 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 fastest compared to other 65653 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's 65653 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

White River Connect Fiber in 65653, MO

White River Connect fiber coverage

About 39.45%, or 2,211 people, have White River Connect fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, south, and east 65653 area. White River Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 65653.

 

White River Connect fiber download speeds

White River Connect is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fiber providers in the area, White River Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from White River Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 65653 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to White River Connect customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

White River Connect fiber upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for White River Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, White River Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 65653 fiber providers. White River Connect offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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White River Connect's 65653 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Optimum Cable in 65653, MO

Optimum cable coverage

About 7.85%, or 440 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and east 65653 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 65653.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 65653 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In 65653 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 65653 cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's 65653 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

Total Highspeed fixed wireless coverage

About 99.89%, or 5,598 people, have Total Highspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. Total Highspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

Total Highspeed fixed wireless download speeds

Total Highspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Total Highspeed fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Total Highspeed goes up to 30 Mbps, and all 65653 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Total Highspeed customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

Total Highspeed fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Total Highspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Total Highspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. Total Highspeed offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Total Highspeed's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 98.36%, or 5,512 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 21 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 72.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.

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US Cellular's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 72.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 97.97%, or 5,490 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Wisper Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 374 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Wisper Internet customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 91.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.

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Wisper Internet's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 89.92%, or 5,039 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 65653.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 78 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 70.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 29.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 70.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 29.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 78.75%, or 4,413 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 65653.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 31 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.

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EarthLink's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 78.75%, or 4,413 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 65653.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 65653 customers is up to 31 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in 65653, MO

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 69.43%, or 3,891 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 65653 area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 65653.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 65653. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 65653. The fastest plan anyone in 65653 can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 65653 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in 65653. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In 65653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 65653 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 65653 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's 65653 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

65653 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 65653 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 65653 compare to the rest of Missouri?

Internet speeds in 65653 are slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 997 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 99.89% in 65653.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 65653 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6573199.73%
6574099.64%
6568098.86%
6567999.44%
6575998.81%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6561694.67%
6577199.36%
6567298.29%
6562797.86%
65630100.00%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

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  • 65759, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
  • 65616, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 65771, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 65672, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 65627, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
  • 65614, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds

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