10 Best Internet Providers in Elk County, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elk County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk County, KS?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Elk County based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Elk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 2.05% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Elk County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elk County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elk County Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Elk County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Twin Valley Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.0% coverage in Elk County.

At a national level, based on 1346 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Twin Valley Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Elk County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Twin Valley Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Elk County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Twin Valley Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Velocity	500 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	TOTELCSI	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elk County

Based on data reported by Elk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Twin Valley Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Elk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 746 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk County?

Kansas customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elk County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elk County

Elk 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 Elk County below, including the metrics used and how Elk County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Elk County ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk County	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	1.57%	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.	696 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 Elk County.	3.0	7.6	6.8

 

Elk County Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk County	Kansas	USA
	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.	7%	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.	83%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	59%	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%

Elk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elk County is D, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elk County is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elk County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elk 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.

84% of Elk County households have an internet connection despite having 98.63% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Elk 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 Elk County?

How Much Speed does a Elk County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elk County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elk County's average household income is $58,154 which is lower than the Kansas average of $83,621 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Elk County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Elk County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elk County households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 77% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elk County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Elk 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 Elk County is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Twin Valley Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Twin Valley Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Elk County is AT&T.
• Viasat, Twin Valley Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elk 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 Elk County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Elk 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 Elk County's D ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.