| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
CoBridge Communications  | - | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 94.77%
3 providers - 13.93%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Plains 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 West Plains area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of West Plains residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.520% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in West Plains, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the West Plains area, and 94.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Plains's six internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Plains are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to West Plains.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all West Plains residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. West Plains’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of West Plains residents.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in West Plains covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in West Plains 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 West Plains, $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 West Plains, $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 2 Mbps in West Plains. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Plains's providers, 21 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in West Plains covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Plains 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 West Plains, $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 West Plains, $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 West Plains. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all West Plains's providers, 21 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in West Plains covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Plains 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 West Plains, $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 West Plains, $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 West Plains. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Plains's providers, 21 Mbps.
Sho-Me Technologies is the fastest internet provider in West Plains with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 14% of households in West Plains. The next fastest internet provider in West Plains is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in West Plains with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Plains, $61.66.
Sho-Me Technologies is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Plains, covering 14% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
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.
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