In Oates there are 4 residential internet providers covering 95.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Oates
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 Oates are not shown.
Oates 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 95.57% of Oates. 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 Wave Internet. Now you can call companies in Oates with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oates?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oates.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oates home can get up to 100 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 95.57% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Oates?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oates you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Oates homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 95.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.43% of Oates homes.
Internet Market Health in Oates
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oates 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 Oates based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Oates internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oates homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Oates internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Oates badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oates, along with details on where in Oates and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Oates, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 63.92%, or 101 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Oates area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oates.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oates. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oates. The fastest plan anyone in Oates can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oates customers is up to 75 Mbps.
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- 52.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Oates download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oates DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oates 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 78.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Oates, MO
Wave Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.57%, or 151 people, have Wave Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oates area. Wave Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oates.
Wave Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wave Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oates. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wave Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oates. The fastest plan anyone in Oates can order from Wave Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Oates customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wave Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oates download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oates fixed wireless providers. Wave Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oates is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Oates Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oates or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oates compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Oates are much slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 100 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 95.57% in Oates.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oates 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Black, MO: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Goodland, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edgehill, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Corridon, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bixby, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boss, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glover, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bunker, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lesterville, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Winthrop, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bakersfield, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barley, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitetown, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wildsville, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wildwood Gables, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wiles Crossroads, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Mercer County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams Basin, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds