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Shop the best Cape Girardeau internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 14% |
Big River Broadband | $49.99 | - | DSL | 12% |
Big River Broadband | $49.99 | - | Wired | 3.030% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 70% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.90%
2 providers - 94.43%
3 providers - 23.89%
4+ providers - 0.52%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cape Girardeau is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cape Girardeau area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Cape Girardeau residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 14% of those living in Cape Girardeau.
There are seven internet providers serving the Cape Girardeau area, and 94.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cape Girardeau's seven internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cape Girardeau are AT&T, Spectrum, and Big River Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to Cape Girardeau.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Cape Girardeau residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Cape Girardeau’s third most-available internet provider, Big River Broadband, offers DSL to around 12% of Cape Girardeau residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Cape Girardeau covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Cape Girardeau to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cape Girardeau, $46.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cape Girardeau, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Cape Girardeau. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cape Girardeau's providers, 39 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Cape Girardeau covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cape Girardeau residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cape Girardeau, $46.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cape Girardeau, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Cape Girardeau. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Cape Girardeau's providers, 39 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Big River Broadband offers broadband to a limited number of households in Cape Girardeau covering 12% of the area.
DSL internet from Big River Broadband uses telephone lines in Cape Girardeau to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Big River Broadband start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cape Girardeau, $46.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Big River Broadband offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Cape Girardeau. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cape Girardeau's providers, 39 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cape Girardeau, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cape Girardeau, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cape Girardeau at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Cape Girardeau at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cape Girardeau residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Sho-Me Technologies is the fastest internet provider in Cape Girardeau with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 14% of households in Cape Girardeau. The next fastest internet provider in Cape Girardeau is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Cape Girardeau with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cape Girardeau, $46.99.
Sho-Me Technologies is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cape Girardeau, covering 14% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.