9 Best Internet Providers in Dodge City, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dodge City, 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 Dodge City, KS?

IdeaTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Dodge City based on 46 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 Dodge City, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dodge City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dodge City Internet Providers

Based on 46 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Dodge City 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 63.6% coverage in Dodge City.

At a national level, based on 2397 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 Dodge City?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dodge City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	IdeaTek	2,500 Mbps
	Nextlink	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	United	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Black Dragon Networks	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dodge City

Based on data reported by Dodge City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Dodge City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,186 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 Dodge City?

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 Dodge City customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dodge City

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

Dodge City ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Dodge City	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dodge City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.24%	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.	2,330 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 Dodge City.	6.6	7.6	6.8

 

Dodge City Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dodge City	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.	3.0	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.	2%	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.	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.	62%	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.	62%	74%	76%

Dodge City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dodge City is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dodge City is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dodge City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dodge City 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 Dodge City households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Dodge City 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 Dodge City?

How Much Speed does a Dodge City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dodge City is 3.0, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dodge City's average household income is $81,808 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.

Dodge City also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 2% 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 Dodge City has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dodge City households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dodge City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dodge City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dodge City?

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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City is IdeaTek.
• Viasat, United, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dodge City, 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 Dodge City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dodge City 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 Dodge City's B+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.