11 Best Internet Providers in Derby, KS
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Derby ISP Report Card | A |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,433 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Derby Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Derby has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Derby.
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Derby has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Derby.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Cox
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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IdeaTek
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Above are the top 4 providers in Derby, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Derby ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Derby, KS?
Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Derby based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Derby, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 93.76% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Derby, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Derby
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Derby Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Derby Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 50 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Derby residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.5% coverage in Derby.
At a national level, based on 2400 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Derby?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Derby?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, IdeaTek 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 Derby
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Velocity | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Advantage Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Derby
| ISP / Tech Type | Derby Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Derby ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Derby. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,758 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Derby?
Kansas customers rate Cox 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.
Cox Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Derby customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Derby, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Derby
| ISP / Tech Type | Derby Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Derby 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 Derby below, including the metrics used and how Derby compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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Derby | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Derby that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 91.77% | 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. | 5,433 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 Derby. | 9.9 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 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. | 78% | 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. | 78% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Derby ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Derby is A, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Derby is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Derby have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Derby 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.
94% of Derby households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Derby 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 Derby?
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
How Much Speed does a Derby Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Derby is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Derby's average household income is $87,951 which is higher than the Kansas average of $83,621 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Derby also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Derby has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Derby households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Derby?
EarthLink Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 77.1% of Derby homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 77.1% of Derby homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
7,989 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 31.4% of Derby homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,989 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for IdeaTek Fiber.
Velocity Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Velocity offers Fiber service to 12.7% of Derby homes. Across the city, Velocity Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,757 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Derby homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,757 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Nextlink Fiber. Nextlink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Derby from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Derby, KS
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(56)
Avg. Download Speed
1,881 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Derby homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,881 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 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Derby from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Derby?
Cox Cable in Derby, KS
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(377)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 92.6% of Derby homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Derby?
EarthLink DSL in Derby, KS
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 65.3% of Derby homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Derby from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Derby, KS
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 65.3% of Derby homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Derby from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Derby?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Derby homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
483 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Derby homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 483 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 98 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Derby homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Derby homes. Across the city, Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 125, with an average of 65 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Derby homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Derby homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Derby homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Velocity Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
438 Mbps
Velocity offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.1% of Derby homes. Across the city, Velocity Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 438 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 213 Mbps throughout the city.
Advantage Communications Fixed Wireless in Derby, KS
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Advantage Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Derby homes. Across the city, Advantage Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Derby?
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 Derby is Cox.
- The fastest internet provider should be IdeaTek. 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 Derby is Cox.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Derby, 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 Derby compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Derby 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 Derby's A ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 95 / 100