In Knox County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.44% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 570 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Knox 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 Knox County are not shown.
Knox 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
Availability maps for all providers in Knox County
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Internet service is available in 99.44% of Knox 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 Mark Twain. Now you can call companies in Knox County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Knox County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Knox County home can get up to 570 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 2.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knox County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Knox County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.12% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 22.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 43.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Knox County homes.
Internet Market Health in Knox County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Knox 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 Knox County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Knox County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Knox County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Knox County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Knox County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Mark Twain DSL in Knox County, MO
Mark Twain DSL coverage
About 30.40%, or 1,138 people, have Mark Twain DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, south, north, southeast, and east Knox County area. Mark Twain is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Knox County.
Mark Twain DSL download speeds
Mark Twain is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Mark Twain DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Mark Twain goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mark Twain DSL upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mark Twain DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Mark Twain is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knox County DSL providers. Mark Twain 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 Knox County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Mark Twain customers can get speeds up to 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mark Twain Fiber in Knox County, MO
Mark Twain fiber coverage
About 29.94%, or 1,121 people, have Mark Twain fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Mark Twain is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Knox County.
Mark Twain fiber download speeds
Mark Twain is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mark Twain fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Mark Twain goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 1,371 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mark Twain fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mark Twain fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mark Twain is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Mark Twain 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 Knox County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Mark Twain customers can get speeds up to 1,371 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NEMR Telecom Fiber in Knox County, MO
NEMR fiber coverage
About 2.32%, or 87 people, have NEMR fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Knox County area. NEMR is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
NEMR Telecom fiber download speeds
NEMR is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NEMR fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from NEMR goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NEMR Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NEMR fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NEMR is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. NEMR offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Knox County, MO
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.78%, or 3,511 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Knox County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 44.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Knox County is up to 3.0 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 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Knox County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.26%, or 1,919 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, east, southwest, and northeast Knox 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 a majority of Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox 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 Knox County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mark Twain Fixed Wireless in Knox County, MO
Mark Twain fixed wireless coverage
About 51.07%, or 1,912 people, have Mark Twain fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Mark Twain is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Knox County.
Mark Twain fixed wireless download speeds
Mark Twain is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mark Twain fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Mark Twain goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 258 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
Mark Twain fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mark Twain fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mark Twain is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. Mark Twain 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 Knox County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Mark Twain customers can get speeds up to 44 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Knox County, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 5.40%, or 202 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, east, southwest, central, and northeast Knox County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Knox County, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.40%, or 202 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, east, southwest, central, and northeast Knox County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Knox County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Knox County are much slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 570 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 99.44% in Knox County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox 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
- Adair County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schuyler County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gentry County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holt County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- De Witt County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oliver County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McMullen County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McPherson County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meade County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meagher County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meigs County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mellette County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menard County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds