10 Best Internet Providers in Atchison, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Atchison, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Atchison, KS?

Vyve Broadband is the best internet provider in Atchison based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Vyve Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Atchison, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Vyve Broadband is an option for 93.54% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Atchison, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Atchison

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Atchison Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Vyve Broadband is the best internet service provider for Atchison residents. Vyve Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.20 out of 5 stars and 93.6% coverage in Atchison.

At a national level, based on 2069 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, KwiKom Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Atchison?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Vyve Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, rainbow 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 Atchison

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	rainbow	2,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Vyve Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Atchison

Based on data reported by Atchison ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through rainbow. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Atchison. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,959 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Vyve Broadband. This indicates Vyve Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Atchison?

Kansas customers rate Mercury Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Mercury Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Atchison customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Atchison, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Atchison

Atchison Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Atchison below, including the metrics used and how Atchison compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Atchison ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Atchison	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Atchison that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	62.22%	81.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,584 Mbps	4,189 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Atchison.	7.9	7.6	6.8

 

Atchison Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Atchison	Kansas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	11%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	60%	74%	76%

Atchison ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Atchison is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Atchison is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Atchison have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Atchison ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

84% of Atchison households have an internet connection despite having 99.86% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Atchison residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Atchison?

How Much Speed does a Atchison Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Atchison is 2.6, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Atchison's average household income is $63,468 which is lower than the Kansas average of $83,621 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Atchison also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Kansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Atchison has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Atchison households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Atchison?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Atchison?

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 Atchison is Vyve Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be rainbow. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Vyve Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Atchison is Mercury Broadband.
• Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Atchison, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Atchison compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Atchison stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Atchison's B ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.