Home internet in Missouri
Ordering internet in Missouri comes down to one question: which lines reach your street. Statewide, 72% of homes have a wired connection and 13.1% rely on a phone plan alone. Start with the numbers, then check your ZIP.
- 90.9% of Missouri households have an internet subscription; 9.1% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 72% of households, 4.3 points below the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 78 ZIP codes in Missouri, including Saint Louis, Kansas City and Independence.
Internet in Missouri by the numbers
| Households, 2023 | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 90.9% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 72% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 8% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 4.4% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Missouri: 2,556,271 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
On the state table Missouri sits 41st of 51 for wired connections and 40th for the fewest unconnected homes; for satellite it is 11th.
Which connections to expect in Missouri
Three in four Missouri households, 72%, have a wired subscription, 4.3 points below the national figure of 76.3%. The towns are well served; the gaps are between them, which is where 5G home and fixed wireless earn their place.
A notable share of homes, 13.1%, rely on a cellular data plan with no other internet subscription, 1.2 points above the national figure of 11.9%. For many of those households a 5G home internet plan, which uses the same towers but with a proper router, is a low-cost step up for streaming and working from home.
8% of Missouri homes connect by satellite, 1.4 points above the national figure of 6.6%, one of the higher shares in the country. For a rural address, compare a low-orbit satellite plan against fixed wireless before settling; the rural guide walks through both.
About 9.1% of homes in Missouri have no internet subscription, 1.3 points above the national figure of 7.8%. If price is the barrier, start with the low-income help guide, then the lower your bill guide for the plan you do order.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Check a Missouri ZIP code
Our call line covers 78 ZIP codes in Missouri, including addresses in Saint Louis, Kansas City, Independence, Springfield, Saint Charles, Florissant, Blue Springs and Mc Girk. Enter your ZIP below: if it is on the list, the call button stays live and the agent checks the lines on your street; if it is not, the guides on this site still tell you what to ask any provider.
78 ZIP codes in Missouri are on the call list.
| City | ZIP codes on the list |
|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 33 |
| Kansas City | 13 |
| Independence | 7 |
| Springfield | 3 |
| Saint Charles | 3 |
| Florissant | 2 |
| Blue Springs | 2 |
| Mc Girk | 1 |
| Republic | 1 |
| Arnold | 1 |
| Crystal City | 1 |
| Ballwin | 1 |
| Hazelwood | 1 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 |
| Bridgeton | 1 |
Covered ZIP codes by city, from the call partner's list; the list changes over time.
How to order internet in Missouri
- Start with your ZIP code on this page. If it is on the call list, one call checks every line at your address at once; if not, the guides tell you what to ask each provider.
- Rule out the slow options early: where cable or fiber is on the street, DSL and satellite are rarely worth the money. The comparison table shows typical speeds.
- Ask three price questions: what is the monthly cost after the promotion, what equipment fee is added, and is there a data cap. The data caps guide explains the last one.
- If a line fails you later, the slow internet guide covers the fixes to try before you call support.
Common questions
How many homes in Missouri have no internet?
9.1% of Missouri households had no internet subscription in 2023, against 7.8% nationally, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. A further 13.1% get online only through a cellular data plan.
Can I get fiber in Missouri?
On some streets, yes. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (72% of Missouri homes), so the fiber share is smaller than that number and changes block by block as providers build. Ask for the exact address; if fiber is not there, cable is usually the next fastest, then 5G home.
Which Missouri ZIP codes can the agents check?
78 of them, mostly around Saint Louis, Kansas City, Independence and Springfield. The ZIP box on this page tells you in one step: a covered ZIP keeps the call button active, an uncovered one switches it off. The list is updated as the call partner adds areas.
Should I consider 5G home internet in Missouri?
If a wired line is not at your address, or the only wired option is slow DSL, yes. 13.1% of Missouri households already run on cellular alone, which shows the towers reach most homes. A 5G home router is a one-day install with no wiring; speed depends on the signal at your window, so test the plan during its trial period.