In DeKalb County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,189 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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12 Internet Service Providers in DeKalb County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in DeKalb County.
No internet provider of this type serves DeKalb County.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in DeKalb County are not shown.
DeKalb County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
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Internet service is available in 98.57% of DeKalb County. 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 United Fiber. Now you can call companies in DeKalb County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in DeKalb County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in DeKalb County.
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The average DeKalb County home can get up to 1,189 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 23.94% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeKalb County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of DeKalb County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in DeKalb County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeKalb County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.82% of DeKalb County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.52% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.43% of DeKalb County homes.
Internet Market Health in DeKalb County
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The map shows how competitive the DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
DeKalb County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, DeKalb County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. DeKalb County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, DeKalb County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in DeKalb County, along with details on where in DeKalb County and at what speeds.
United Fiber Fiber in DeKalb County, MO
United Fiber fiber coverage
About 90.82%, or 10,017 people, have United Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. United Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of DeKalb County.
United Fiber fiber download speeds
United Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from United Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Fiber fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other DeKalb County fiber providers. United Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in DeKalb County, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 57.97%, or 6,394 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of DeKalb County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 10.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 28.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb 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 slowest compared to other DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 20.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in DeKalb County, MO
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 23.94%, or 2,640 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, and east DeKalb County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeKalb County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in DeKalb County, MO
Mediacom cable coverage
About 16.21%, or 1,788 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast DeKalb 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 DeKalb County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In DeKalb 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 fastest compared to other DeKalb County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in DeKalb County, MO
Windstream DSL coverage
About 4.38%, or 483 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest DeKalb County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeKalb County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 135 Mbps.
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- 49.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeKalb County DSL providers. Windstream offers 3 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 DeKalb County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 79.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.74%, or 7,361 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of DeKalb County.
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 DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 below average compared to other DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 DeKalb County 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 9.1 Mbps.
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- 35.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Internet Associates Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
Internet Associates fixed wireless coverage
About 37.74%, or 4,162 people, have Internet Associates fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central DeKalb County area. Internet Associates is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb County.
Internet Associates fixed wireless download speeds
Internet Associates is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Internet Associates fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Internet Associates goes up to 50 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Internet Associates fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Internet Associates fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Internet Associates is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. Internet Associates offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 25.88%, or 2,854 people, have Mercury Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, northeast, and central DeKalb County area. Mercury Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Mercury Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mercury Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Mercury Broadband goes up to 150 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mercury Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mercury Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. Mercury Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 18.61%, or 2,053 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 27.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 DeKalb County 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 7.7 Mbps.
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- 27.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 18.61%, or 2,053 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 DeKalb County 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 7.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, MO
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 8.93%, or 985 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east DeKalb County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeKalb County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 185 Mbps.
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- 58.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 41.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 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 DeKalb County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
DeKalb County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to DeKalb County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in DeKalb County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in DeKalb County are slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,330 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,189 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.59% versus 98.57% in DeKalb County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around DeKalb County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Daviess County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Doniphan County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linn County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nemaha County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oliver County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nolan County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds