10 Best Internet Providers in Baxter Springs, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Baxter Springs, 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 Baxter Springs, KS?

IdeaTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Baxter Springs based on 23 Kansas customer reviews, and IdeaTek 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Baxter Springs

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Baxter Springs Internet Providers

Based on 23 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Baxter Springs residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.75 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 26.1% coverage in Baxter Springs.

At a national level, based on 2130 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, IdeaTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.78 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Baxter Springs?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Baxter Springs, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Baxter Springs

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	IdeaTek	2,500 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	The Junction Internet	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Baxter Springs

Based on data reported by Baxter Springs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Baxter Springs. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Baxter Springs?

Kansas customers rate IdeaTek 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.

IdeaTek received a local rating of 4.50 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 Baxter Springs customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Baxter Springs

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

Baxter Springs ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Baxter Springs	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Baxter Springs that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	8.49%	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.	1,016 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 Baxter Springs.	5.6	7.6	6.8

 

Baxter Springs Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Baxter Springs	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.	2.7	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.	5%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	61%	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.	61%	74%	76%

Baxter Springs ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Baxter Springs is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Baxter Springs is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Baxter Springs have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Baxter Springs 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.

88% of Baxter Springs households have an internet connection despite having 99.51% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs?

How Much Speed does a Baxter Springs Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Baxter Springs is 2.7, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Baxter Springs's average household income is $65,409 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.

Baxter Springs also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Baxter Springs has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Baxter Springs households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Baxter Springs?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Baxter Springs?

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 Baxter Springs is IdeaTek.
• The fastest internet provider should be IdeaTek. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, IdeaTek may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Baxter Springs is IdeaTek.
• Brightspeed, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Baxter Springs, 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 Baxter Springs compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs's C ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.