11 Best Internet Providers in Douglas County, KS
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Douglas County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,886 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Douglas County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Douglas County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Douglas County.
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Douglas County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Douglas County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Midco
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EarthLink
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Brightspeed
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Above are the top 4 providers in Douglas County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Douglas County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Douglas County, KS?
Mercury Broadband is the best internet provider in Douglas County based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Mercury Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Douglas County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Mercury Broadband is an option for 76.80% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Douglas County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Douglas County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Douglas County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Mercury Broadband | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (3) | (3) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 24 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Mercury Broadband is the best internet service provider for Douglas County residents. Mercury Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 82.3% coverage in Douglas County.
At a national level, based on 2158 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Douglas County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Douglas County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| KwiKom Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (3) | (3) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Douglas County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Douglas County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,589 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Douglas County?
Kansas customers rate Mercury Broadband 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.
Mercury Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Douglas County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Douglas County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Mercury Broadband |  (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (3) | (3) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Douglas County 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 county 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 Douglas County below, including the metrics used and how Douglas County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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Douglas County | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Douglas County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.34% | 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. | 3,886 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 Douglas County. | 7.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 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. | 14% | 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. | 90% | 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. | 79% | 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. | 84% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Douglas County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Douglas County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Douglas County is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Douglas County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Douglas County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of Douglas County households have an internet connection despite having 94.37% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Douglas County 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 Counties Compare to Douglas County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
How Much Speed does a Douglas County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Douglas County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Douglas County's average household income is $78,027 which is higher than the Kansas average of $83,621 and higher than 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.
Douglas County also has 28% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Douglas County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Douglas County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
EarthLink Fiber in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,891 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 60.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,891 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Douglas County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,891 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 60.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,891 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Midco Fiber in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
4,623 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 10.2% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 4,623 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 5,000, with an average of 4,533 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
KwiKom Communications Fiber in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,989 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,989 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Midco Cable in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
1,573 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 78.5% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,573 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 350, with an average of 200 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Cable in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 3.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
EarthLink DSL in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 69.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Douglas County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 69.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Douglas County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.1% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 44 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Douglas 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, KS
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Kansas Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Douglas 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 Douglas County is Mercury Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Douglas County is Mercury Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Douglas County, 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 Douglas County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Douglas County 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 Douglas County's B+ ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100