In Salem there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.26% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,449 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 Salem
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Salem.
No internet provider of this type serves Salem.
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem 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 Salem
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Internet service is available in 99.26% of Salem. 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
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The average Salem home can get up to 1,449 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 58.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Salem, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.94% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 19.23% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
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The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Salem is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Salem, MO
Sparklight cable coverage
About 76.97%, or 6,659 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Salem, MO
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 58.89%, or 5,095 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 1,985 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fiber 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 Salem is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,985 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Salem, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 58.86%, or 5,092 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 41.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Salem 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 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wave Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
Wave Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.26%, or 8,587 people, have Wave Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Wave Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
Wave Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wave Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wave Internet fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Wave Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wave Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Wave Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.80%, or 8,374 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 366 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 above average compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Salem 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.46%, or 7,912 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem 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 Salem.
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 Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Salem 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 6.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 23.37%, or 2,022 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, southeast, west, northeast, south, northwest, and central Salem 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 Salem.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Salem 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 23.37%, or 2,022 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, southeast, west, northeast, south, northwest, and central Salem 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 Salem.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Salem 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Salem, MO
Brightspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 1.80%, or 156 people, have Brightspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and southwest Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
Brightspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Brightspeed fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Salem are slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,330 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,449 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.59% versus 99.26% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- Howes Mill, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Spring, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Doss, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hobson, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rhyse, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sligo, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gladden, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lecoma, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lenox, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maples, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wolfforth, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Hallie, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Mills, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake of the Woods, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodstock, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds