4 Best Internet Providers in Barnard, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Barnard, 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 Barnard, KS?

Wilson Communications is the best internet provider in Barnard based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wilson Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barnard, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Wilson Communications is an option for 7.69% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Barnard

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

Based on 6 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Wilson Communications is the best internet service provider for Barnard residents. Wilson Communications was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Twin Valley Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 83.4% coverage in Barnard.

At a national level, based on 316 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Twin Valley Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barnard?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wilson Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cunningham Telephone & Cable 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 Barnard

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cunningham Telephone & Cable	2,500 Mbps
	Wilson Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	Twin Valley Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barnard

Based on data reported by Barnard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cunningham Telephone & Cable. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Barnard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 Wilson Communications. This indicates Wilson Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barnard?

Kansas customers rate Wilson Communications 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.

Wilson Communications received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Barnard customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Barnard

Barnard 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 Barnard below, including the metrics used and how Barnard compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Barnard ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Barnard	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Barnard that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	13.61%	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.	256 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 Barnard.	1.7	7.6	6.8

 

Barnard Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Barnard	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.	2.1	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.	8%	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.	92%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	51%	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%

Barnard ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Barnard is D-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Barnard is high with a score of 28 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Barnard have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Barnard 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.

81% of Barnard households have an internet connection despite having 95.27% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Barnard 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 Barnard?

How Much Speed does a Barnard Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Barnard is 2.1, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Barnard's average household income is $74,941 which is about average for the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Barnard also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Barnard has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Barnard households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% 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 Barnard?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barnard?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Barnard, KS.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barnard?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barnard?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Barnard?

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 Barnard is Wilson Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cunningham Telephone & Cable. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wilson Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Barnard is Wilson Communications.
• Viasat, Twin Valley Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barnard, 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 Barnard compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Barnard 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 Barnard's D- ISP Report Card and 28 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.