In Wayne County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 92.46% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 966 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Wayne 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 Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne 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 92.46% of Wayne 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Wayne County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 966 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 40.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wayne County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Wayne County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne 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 41.60% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.85% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 26.54%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.54% of Wayne County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wayne County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wayne 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 Wayne County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wayne 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, Wayne County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Wayne 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, Wayne County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Wayne County, MO
Windstream DSL coverage
About 72.60%, or 7,967 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wayne County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 120 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 Wayne County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Boycom Communications Cable in Wayne County, MO
Boycom Communications cable coverage
About 48.43%, or 5,315 people, have Boycom Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, northwest, north, east, central, southwest, and south Wayne County area. Boycom Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
Boycom Communications cable download speeds
Boycom Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Boycom Communications cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Boycom Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Boycom Communications cable upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Boycom Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Boycom Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wayne County cable providers. Boycom Communications 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 Wayne County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Boycom Communications customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Wayne County, MO
Windstream fiber coverage
About 23.09%, or 2,534 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Wayne County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 1,979 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Wayne County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,979 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fiber in Wayne County, MO
Conexon Connect fiber coverage
About 18.37%, or 2,016 people, have Conexon Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, central, and east Wayne County area. Conexon Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Conexon Connect fiber download speeds
Conexon Connect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conexon Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Conexon Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Conexon Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conexon Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Conexon Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.14%, or 7,039 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 average compared to other Wayne 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 Wayne 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.23%, or 2,769 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southeast Wayne 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 Wayne County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 average compared to other Wayne 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 Wayne 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.23%, or 2,769 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southeast Wayne 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 Wayne County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 average compared to other Wayne 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 Wayne 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, MO
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.40%, or 373 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Wayne County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 324 Mbps.
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- 74.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne County 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 the fastest compared to other Wayne County fixed wireless providers. Wisper 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 Wayne County 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 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, MO
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 3.08%, or 338 people, have BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Wayne County area. BPS Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
BPS Telephone Company is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from BPS Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BPS Telephone Company is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wayne County fixed wireless providers. BPS Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wayne County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Wayne County are slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 966 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 92.46% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Shannon County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ballard County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Massac County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCracken County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wright County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Day County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somervell County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Socorro County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seward County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Divide County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dickens County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dewey County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dewey County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deuel County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds