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Internet providers in Cape Girardeau, MO
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Cape Girardeau, MO internet providers
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AT&T | $30 | 100 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 14% |
Big River Telephone, LLC | - | - | DSL | 12% |
Big River Telephone, LLC | - | - | Wired | 3.030% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50 | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Cape Girardeau internet service at a glance
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.
Top high-speed internet providers in Cape Girardeau
The largest internet providers in Cape Girardeau are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cape Girardeau residents.

AT&T DSL internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cape Girardeau, $0.94.
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.

Spectrum cable internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cape Girardeau, $0.94.
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.

HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cape Girardeau covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cape Girardeau where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cape Girardeau, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cape Girardeau, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cape Girardeau. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cape Girardeau's providers, 39 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Cape Girardeau?
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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Cape Girardeau?
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, $46.25.
Is fiber internet available in Cape Girardeau?
Sho-Me Technologies is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cape Girardeau, covering 14% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.