Best Internet Providers in Altoona, KS
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Altoona, KS
Altoona has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Altoona.
Ranks compare Altoona with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Altoona, KS at a Glance
Altoona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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DSL
KwiKom Communications
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Altoona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Altoona, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Altoona based on 21 Kansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Altoona?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Altoona
- KwiKom Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- KwiKom Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Altoona Compares to Places Its Size
Altoona's report card score is in the top 36% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Altoona | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wilson County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.6% | bottom 43% | 59.9% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,020 Mbps | top 11% | 3,147 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 6.5 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 4% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 53% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 68% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,096 | bottom 29% | $61,464 | $85,690 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 55.6% of homes in Altoona, against 59.9% across Wilson County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Altoona are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,096 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Altoona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
KwiKom Communications Fiber in Altoona, KS
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fiber service to 55.6% of Altoona homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
514 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 514 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 179 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Altoona homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Altoona homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.0% of Altoona homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Altoona, KS
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Altoona homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Altoona, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Brightspeed DSL in Altoona, KS
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 92.1% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Altoona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Altoona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Altoona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Altoona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66710 | 710 | 51.4% | 2,842 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 26/100 |
How Altoona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Altoona that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Fredonia has the most homes with fiber (81.0%) and Thayer the fewest (35.7%); Altoona has 55.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona (this page) | 657 | 55.6% | 3,020 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Neodesha | 3,121 | 77.1% | 4,002 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Fredonia | 2,694 | 81.0% | 4,155 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Thayer | 1,434 | 35.7% | 2,124 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 35/100 |
| Vilas | 335 | 1.5% | 122 Mbps | 3 | D- | 19/100 |
| Coyville | 305 | 31.5% | 1,207 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 30/100 |
| Earlton | 285 | 6.3% | 237 Mbps | 3 | D- | 29/100 |
| Lafontaine | 259 | 0.0% | 514 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 37/100 |
| Benedict | 237 | 35.0% | 1,075 Mbps | 5 | C- | 27/100 |
| Roper | 93 | 0.0% | 292 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 21/100 |
| Guilford | 59 | 8.5% | 471 Mbps | 4 | D | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Altoona?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, KwiKom Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Altoona
| KwiKom Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Altoona Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Altoona residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 92.1% coverage in Altoona.
At a national level, based on 2321 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Altoona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Altoona, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Altoona
Based on data reported by Altoona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through KwiKom Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Altoona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,297 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Altoona?
Of the providers in Altoona, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Altoona where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Kansas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.91 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Altoona, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Altoona
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kansas
Customer Reviews
Eureka, KS
IdeaTek Fiber
October 29, 2026 Switched from AT&T u-verse and home phone to IdeaTek fiber optic. The switch was easy to set up with Veronica. The installer, Riley P, arrived on time and had the installation completed in under 2 hours. He explained the new system and was able to answer all questions. So far, I'm pleased with the speed from the fiber optics, the lower price, and the service provided by IdeaTec.
Delena
IdeaTek
July 02, 2026 service is good but you can't speak to a live person.
A Topeka, KS Customer
Cox Cable
June 14, 2026 A Wichita, KS Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 07, 2026 this service is basically a gateway with a cellphone signal. to me, it is a giant hotspot that is unlimited. overall it is good but slows down after two months. it is not what it is advertised as but is ok for office work.
A Wichita, KS Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 04, 2026 I like Verizon. They have decent quality speeds, but my gripe is with the signal, being unreliable, even in a big city. It is the 4G/5G, and randomly drops multiple times a day. Not only does it get frustrating, it affects how much money I make, since my work requires the internet. Also, the price is a little steep, but at this point I believe all internet services are too expensive.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Altoona?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Altoona is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be KwiKom Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Altoona is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Altoona, available to 93.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.