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Internet providers in Macon, MO

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Macon, MO internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 10 - 40 MbpsDSL100%
Chariton Valley Communications Corporation $47.00 100 - 300 MbpsFiber-optic100%
Mark Twain Communications Company $44.95 10 - 7 MbpsDSL2.288%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $64.99 12 - 12 MbpsSatellite100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Aug 9, 2022.

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Macon internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    300 Mbps

    Provider: Chariton Valley Communications Corporation

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5438

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 99.78%

    3 providers - 2.29%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 0.000%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 100%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Macon 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 Macon area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Macon residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Macon, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Macon area, and 99.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Macon's five internet providers, prices start at $44.95 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Macon

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Chariton Valley Communications Corporation 116 Mbps 82 Mbps Fiber-optic
CenturyLink 53 Mbps 31 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Macon.

Compare Macon internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Macon – 115 Mbps

    MO – 100 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Macon – 82 Mbps

    MO – 45 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Macon.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Macon

The largest internet providers in Macon are CenturyLink, Chariton Valley Communications Corporation, and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Macon.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Macon residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Chariton Valley Communications Corporation, which covers 100% of the area. Macon’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Macon residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

40 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Aug 9, 2022.

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Macon covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Macon 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Macon, $54.39.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macon, $1.03.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 40 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Macon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 80 Mbps.

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Chariton Valley Communications Corporation fiber-optic internet

Provider

Chariton Valley Communications Corporation

Starting price*
$47/mo.
Max download speed

300 Mbps

Max upload speed

100 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Aug 9, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Chariton Valley Communications Corporation offers broadband to all households in Macon covering 100% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Chariton Valley Communications Corporation is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Macon than other internet types.

Internet prices for Chariton Valley Communications Corporation start at $47/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $54.39.

Chariton Valley Communications Corporation customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.47 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macon, $1.03.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Chariton Valley Communications Corporation offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Macon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 80 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Aug 9, 2022.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Macon covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Macon 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $54.39.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macon, $1.03.

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 Macon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 80 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Chariton Valley Communications Corporation is the fastest internet provider in Macon with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Macon. The next fastest internet provider in Macon is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 40 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Mark Twain Communications Company offers the cheapest internet in Macon with plans starting at $44.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $54.39.

Chariton Valley Communications Corporation is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Macon, covering 100% of the city.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.

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.

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