In Macon County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,311 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Macon 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 Macon County are not shown.
Macon County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.56% of Macon 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 Chariton Valley. Now you can call companies in Macon County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Macon County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Macon County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Macon County home can get up to 1,311 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 34.30% 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 Macon County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Macon County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Macon County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon 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 88.41% of Macon County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.84% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.93%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.44% of Macon County homes.
Internet Market Health in Macon County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Macon 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 Macon County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Macon County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Macon County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Macon 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, Macon County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon County, along with details on where in Macon County and at what speeds.
Chariton Valley Fiber in Macon County, MO
Chariton Valley fiber coverage
About 87.96%, or 13,378 people, have Chariton Valley fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Chariton Valley is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Macon County.
Chariton Valley fiber download speeds
Chariton Valley is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Chariton Valley fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Chariton Valley goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Chariton Valley fiber upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Chariton Valley fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Chariton Valley is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Macon County fiber providers. Chariton Valley offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon 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
Brightspeed DSL in Macon County, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 42.70%, or 6,494 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, east, south, central, and northeast Macon County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 14.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 51.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 51.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Macon County, MO
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 34.30%, or 5,217 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, and north Macon 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 Macon County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 2,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Macon County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Macon County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Macon County, MO
Sparklight cable coverage
About 8.56%, or 1,302 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Macon County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Macon County, MO
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.90%, or 14,281 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 Macon County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.97%, or 11,707 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macon County, MO
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.41%, or 6,755 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, east, south, central, west, northeast, and southwest Macon County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mark Twain Fixed Wireless in Macon County, MO
Mark Twain fixed wireless coverage
About 27.57%, or 4,193 people, have Mark Twain fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, east, northwest, and northeast Macon 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 Macon County.
Mark Twain fixed wireless download speeds
Mark Twain is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mark Twain fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 227 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
Mark Twain fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Mark Twain customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Macon County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Macon County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Macon County are slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,311 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 98.56% in Macon County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon 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
- Shelby County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linn County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Charlotte County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chattooga County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chattahoochee County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlton County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds