Who is our top ranked provider in Taos MO? [Updated]

Best Taos Internet Service Providers

Taos, MO has a total of 6 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 6 internet service options in Taos. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Taos is CenturyLink. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	98.9%
2	Stimulus Technologies of Missouri	wireless	100 Mbps	50 Mbps	100.0%
3	CableAmerica	Cable	60 Mbps	6 Mbps	70.4%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	33.9%

Taos MO Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Taos have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Taos are compared to Cole County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Missouri overall?
Average download speeds in Taos of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Cole County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Missouri.

Taos Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Cole County is 16.59 Mbps based upon 230328 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Taos is 7.19 Mbps. This is 0.1% faster than the average in Missouri and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Taos is 94.7% faster than the Cole County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Taos is 7.19 Mbps. This is 67.2% faster than the Cole County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 80.9% of Cole County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 61.5% of Cole County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Taos residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks CenturyLink as the top provider for Taos, Missouri.

Who has the fastest internet service in Taos?

CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Taos.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Taos, Missouri?

The following zip codes were used: 65101

How do the internet speeds in Taos compare to other cities in Missouri?

Click through to see how the Taos broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: California, Hazelwood, Humansville, Kimberling City, Ladue, Ofallon, Overland

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Taos, Missouri?

Stimulus Technologies of Missouri provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Taos.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Taos, MO residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Taos Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.