Best Internet Providers in Barton County, KS
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barton County, KS
Barton County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Barton County.
Ranks compare Barton County with the 105 Kansas counties.
The Best Internet in Barton County, KS at a Glance
Barton County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Fiber
Cable
Nex-Tech
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Barton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barton County, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Barton County based on 50 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 Barton County?
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 Barton County
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Nex-Tech - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- H&B Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GBT - fiber coverage map
- Nex-Tech - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Barton County Compares to the Rest of Kansas
Barton County's report card score is tied 26th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 48th of 105.
| Measure | Barton County | Rank among Kansas counties | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 85.4% | 44th of 105 | 83.9% | 71.5% | Graham County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,795 Mbps | 49th of 105 | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Johnson County (7,395 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | Tied 19th of 105 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Johnson County (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 36th of 105 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Grant County and Hamilton County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 29th of 105 | 12% | 15% | Johnson County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 62nd of 105 | 96% | 96% | Scott County and Stanton County and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 42nd of 105 | 91% | 91% | Johnson County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 45th of 105 | 74% | 76% | Johnson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 85th of 105 | 80% | 81% | Johnson County (91%) |
| Median household income | $62,888 | 70th of 105 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Johnson County ($128,010) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 63rd of 105 | 17% | 16% | Riley County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 85.4% of homes in Barton County, against 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Barton County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,888 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Barton County Compares to Its Neighbors
Barton County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Russell County has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Rice County the fewest (71.9%); Barton County has 85.4%.
Map of Barton County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Barton County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County (this page) | 25,493 | 85.4% | 1,795 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 46/100 |
| Rice County | 9,427 | 71.9% | 1,579 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Russell County | 6,691 | 99.3% | 1,666 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Ellsworth County | 6,376 | 89.6% | 1,497 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Pawnee County | 6,253 | 98.9% | 2,495 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Stafford County | 4,072 | 73.5% | 1,935 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 37/100 |
| Rush County | 2,956 | 92.7% | 2,402 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 48/100 |
Internet in Barton County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 84.5% of homes in Great Bend to 99.5% in Ellinwood; by ZIP code, from 81.5% in 67530 (Great Bend) to 99.3% in 67525 (Claflin). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Barton County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | 17,388 | 84.5% | 1,886 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 46/100 |
| Hoisington | 2,874 | 94.9% | 1,938 Mbps | 6 | B | 40/100 |
| Ellinwood | 2,411 | 99.5% | 1,848 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 47/100 |
| Claflin | 651 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Pawnee Rock | 425 | 85.2% | 2,165 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 36/100 |
| Albert | 337 | 87.8% | 2,222 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 41/100 |
| Dundee | 287 | 0.0% | 245 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 36/100 |
| Olmitz | 232 | 75.0% | 901 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Odin | 210 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Heizer | 179 | 1.7% | 158 Mbps | 4 | D | 37/100 |
| Galatia | 134 | 88.8% | 1,132 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Susank | 109 | 20.2% | 318 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 46/100 |
| South Hoisington | 102 | 25.5% | 779 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 40/100 |
| Redwing | 100 | 62.0% | 684 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 75/100 |
| Beaver | 70 | 91.4% | 935 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 79/100 |
| Hitschmann | 67 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 79/100 |
ZIP codes in Barton County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67530 (Great Bend) | 17,937 | 81.5% | 1,837 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 45/100 |
| 67544 (Hoisington) | 3,172 | 89.0% | 1,796 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 40/100 |
| 67526 (Ellinwood) | 2,632 | 98.9% | 1,773 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 47/100 |
| 67525 (Claflin) | 1,013 | 99.3% | 995 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| 67567 (Pawnee Rock) | 439 | 74.9% | 1,923 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 36/100 |
| 67511 (Albert) | 281 | 99.3% | 2,484 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 45/100 |
| 67564 (Olmitz) | 230 | 93.9% | 1,141 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barton County?
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, Cox 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 Barton County
| Golden Belt Telephone | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Nex-Tech | 1,000 |
| H&B Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Barton County Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Barton County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nex-Tech wins for second-place in Kansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 83.8% coverage in Barton County.
At a national level, based on 2774 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 Barton County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barton County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barton County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | 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 | ||
| H&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barton County
Based on data reported by Barton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Barton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,877 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 | Barton County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | 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 | ||
| H&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barton County?
Of the providers in Barton County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barton County 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. Nex-Tech is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Barton County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Barton County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | 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 | ||
| H&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Barton County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barton County?
Nex-Tech Fiber in Barton County, KS
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Nex-Tech Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Barton County, KS
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 18.8% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Barton County, KS
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,005 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,005 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 45 Mbps throughout the county. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Barton County from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
H&B Communications Fiber in Barton County, KS
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
H&B Communications offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Barton County homes. Across the county, H&B Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GBT Fiber in Barton County, KS
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Golden Belt Telephone offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Barton County homes. Across the county, GBT Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barton County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Barton County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
180 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 180 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the county.
Nex-Tech Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Nex-Tech offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Nex-Tech Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Barton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barton County, KS
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Barton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barton County?
Cox Cable in Barton County, KS
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 72.9% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barton County?
EarthLink DSL in Barton County, KS
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 32.0% of Barton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Barton County, KS
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 32.0% of Barton County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Barton County, KS
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 14.1% of Barton County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Barton County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Barton County?
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 Barton County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox 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 Barton County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barton County, available to 93.3% 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.