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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Kansas
Kansas has fairly good internet coverage for the Midwest, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the state. Kansas City was the first Google Fiber city and other major providers quickly rushed in with their own high-speed fiber networks, building out from the Missouri border all the way to Topeka.
There are still some big gaps in wired coverage, especially south of Dodge City and near the Colorado border, but rural Kansans can still get internet access through satellite providers like Viasat, HughesNet, and Starlink, or through ground-based wireless networks like T-Mobile.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in Kansas.
That ranks Kansas 9th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
9th national ranking for customer satisfaction
$64.70 average price per payment for internet, per household
89% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.9/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
2,919,179 people
2.46 average people per household
$60,825 average income per household
43 average age per household
60% of population employed
5% higher than national average
Ranked 9th nationally
19% higher than national average
Ranked 9th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 35th nationally
4% higher than national average
Ranked 21st nationally
Average download speed
116.9 Mbps
12.86% lower than national average
Ranks 34th nationally
Average upload speed
60.4 Mbps
9.8% lower than national average
Ranks 18th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Kansas
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | 256.93 Mbps | 30.95 Mbps | 95.78% | ViewPlans for Xfinity |
| Tri County Telephone Association, Inc. | 198.03 Mbps | 41.66 Mbps | 53.55% | ViewPlans for Tri County Telephone Association, Inc. |
| Clearwave Fiber | 190.7 Mbps | 77.84 Mbps | 58.53% | ViewPlans for Clearwave Fiber |
| Google Fiber | 185.96 Mbps | 165.76 Mbps | 65.79% | ViewPlans for Google Fiber |
| Cox Communications | 169.3 Mbps | 17.55 Mbps | 95.73% | ViewPlans for Cox Communications |
98% of people in Kansas have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 29th nationally.
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 124.55 Mbps | 64.4% | 98.67% | See all providersfor Satellite |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 19.55% | 99% | See all providersfor LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 91.45 Mbps | 98% | 84.84% | See all providersfor Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 2260.21 Mbps | 88.75% | 81.63% | See all providersfor Fiber |
| DSL | 714.22 Mbps | 52.84% | 84.38% | See all providersfor DSL |
| Cable | 678.61 Mbps | 65.43% | 73.39% | See all providersfor Cable |
| 5G Home | 239.7 Mbps | 81.54% | 58.77% | See all providersfor 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Kansas
Cities in Kansas with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 189.95 Mbps | 108.56 Mbps | 79% | Optimum |
| Prairie Village | 177.94 Mbps | 165.27 Mbps | 86% | AT&T |
| Gardner | 176.11 Mbps | 63.38 Mbps | 79% | Clearwave Fiber |
| Hutchinson | 172.64 Mbps | 69.21 Mbps | 66% | IdeaTek |
| Olathe | 169 Mbps | 91.95 Mbps | 84% | XFINITY |
| Junction City | 168.37 Mbps | 24.6 Mbps | 67% | Vyve Broadband |
| Junction City | 168.37 Mbps | 24.6 Mbps | 67% | Vyve Broadband |
| Pittsburg | 168.34 Mbps | 115.87 Mbps | 100% | Cox Communications |
Kansas City is the best city in Kansas for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Prairie Village and Gardner also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Kansas
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 395,951 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Overland Park | 196,676 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Topeka | 126,431 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lenexa | 57,497 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kansas City | 155,438 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Olathe | 142,114 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Shawnee | 67,671 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Prairie Village | 22,922 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Wichita is the most internet-connected city in Kansas. Wichita makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Wichita's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Overland Park and Topeka also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Kansas
Wichita
Population: 395,951
Median income: $61,029
148.59 Mbps
avg. download speed
73.11 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
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Overland Park
Population: 196,676
Median income: $102,239
140.1 Mbps
avg. download speed
67.96 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Fastest ISP
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Kansas City
Population: 155,438
Median income: $50,030
189.95 Mbps
avg. download speed
108.56 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Fastest ISP
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Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Kansas FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Kansas?
There are quite a few fast and highly-rated fiber providers available in large Kansas cities, including Google Fiber, AT&T, and EarthLink, which all have received high marks over the years on our annual customer satisfaction survey. These providers also all offer speeds up to 5,000Mbps, which is about as good as you’ll find almost anywhere in the U.S.
For those in rural areas, we recommend T-Mobile’s 5G Home internet if you don’t have any wired options. Satellite is also an option, but most satellite plans are much more expensive than T-Mobile internet.
What options are available in rural Kansas?
Rural areas in Kansas don’t typically have access to the high-speed fiber connections you’ll find in larger urban areas, and many areas have just a few choices when it comes to internet providers. Cable connections like Xfinity are still your best option if they’re in your area. If you don’t have access to any wired networks, you can always turn to satellite networks like HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink, as well as terrestrial wireless networks like T-Mobile are still options.
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