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Internet Providers in Alton, Missouri

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Home Internet in Alton, MO

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 55.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Aristotle.Net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.6%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.7%
  • 6. Current
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 26.8%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43.5%

Best Internet Providers in Alton, MO

In Alton, Missouri, Brightspeed stands as the top internet provider. They offer DSL and fiber connections with up to 940 Mbps on their fiber plan and cover 55.30% of the city. With plans starting at $49 per month, Brightspeed provides a good mix of speed and affordability. It's great for users ranging from casual browsers to heavy streamers and gamers.

Viasat Internet offers another option by using satellite technology to reach the entire city. They provide 100% coverage with a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. However, their plans start at $99.99 per month. Hughesnet also uses satellite technology to cover Alton fully. They offer a lower maximum speed of 100 Mbps but start at a more budget-friendly $49.99 per month, suitable for basic to moderate internet needs.

In Alton, internet choices range from Brightspeed's DSL and fiber options to satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet, ensuring residents stay connected.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
46.650000000000006%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Aristotle.Net
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Current
26.779999999999998%

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Provider Connection Types in Alton, MO

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alton, MO
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
13.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
24.72%

List of Internet Providers in Alton, MO

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Aristotle.Net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Current Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alton, MO

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Aristotle.Net $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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