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Salem, MO internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL95%
CoBridge Communications - -Cable100%
Steelville Telephone Exchange - -DSL2.716%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Salem internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    940 Mbps

    Provider: CenturyLink

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5027

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 99.84%

    3 providers - 2.80%

    4+ providers - 0.00%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 63%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 0.120%

    Source: FCC

At 63%, broadband coverage in Salem is slightly lower than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Salem area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Salem residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 63% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Salem, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Salem area, and 99.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Salem's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Salem

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Viasat 25 Mbps 3 Mbps Satellite
HughesNet 22 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 17 Mbps 2 Mbps DSL

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

Compare Salem internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Salem – 69 Mbps

    MO – 100 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Salem – 13 Mbps

    MO – 45 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

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

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Top high-speed internet providers in Salem

The largest internet providers in Salem are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Salem.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Salem residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Salem’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Salem residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

95%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Salem covering 95% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Salem 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $61.66.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $3.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 26 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 Sep 23, 2022.

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

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Salem 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Salem, $61.66.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $3.85.

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 Salem. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 26 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 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 Sep 23, 2022.

Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Salem covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Salem 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $61.66.

Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $3.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 26 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Salem with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Salem. The next fastest internet provider in Salem is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.

CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Salem with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $61.66.

Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.

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.

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.

Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.

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