Best Internet Providers in Emporia, KS
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emporia, KS
Emporia has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Emporia.
Ranks compare Emporia with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Emporia, KS at a Glance
Emporia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
IdeaTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Emporia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emporia, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Emporia based on 28 Kansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emporia?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Emporia
- IdeaTek - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- IdeaTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- KwiKom Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Highline - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Emporia Compares to Places Its Size
Emporia's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Emporia | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Lyon County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.7% | top 34% | 87.0% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,478 Mbps | top 45% | 3,105 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 6.2 | 8.2 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 13% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 27% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | bottom 12% | 64% | 74% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 15% | 71% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $58,861 | bottom 10% | $62,408 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 8% | 19% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 92.7% of homes in Emporia, against 87.0% across Lyon County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Emporia are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,861 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Emporia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
Sparklight Fiber in Emporia, KS
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 91.1% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber in Emporia, KS
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 35.4% of Emporia homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Highline Fiber in Emporia, KS
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highline offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Highline Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Emporia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 291 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 city.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.7% of Emporia homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 10, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Emporia, KS
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Emporia homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Emporia, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
EarthLink DSL in Emporia, KS
Availability:
56.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 56.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Emporia, KS
Availability:
56.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 56.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Emporia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Emporia has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Emporia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Hills | 3,882 | 100.0% | 7,268 Mbps | 6.8 | A | 51/100 |
ZIP codes in Emporia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66801 | 27,373 | 90.0% | 3,377 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 44/100 |
How Emporia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Emporia that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Olpe has the most homes with fiber (90.5%) and Americus the fewest (87.4%); Emporia has 92.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia (this page) | 26,464 | 92.7% | 3,478 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Olpe | 1,241 | 90.5% | 991 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Americus | 1,192 | 87.4% | 909 Mbps | 5 | C | 41/100 |
| Reading | 738 | 6.0% | 449 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 32/100 |
| Hartford | 689 | 72.9% | 3,700 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 39/100 |
| Neosho Rapids | 582 | 70.5% | 3,579 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Plymouth | 545 | 6.4% | 230 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 23/100 |
| Admire | 362 | 8.3% | 333 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 30/100 |
| Dunlap | 188 | 77.7% | 2,061 Mbps | 2 | C | 33/100 |
| Bushong | 171 | 2.9% | 109 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 51/100 |
| Saffordville | 149 | 0.0% | 112 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emporia?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Emporia
| IdeaTek | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| KwiKom Communications | 5,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Highline | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Mercury Broadband | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Emporia Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Emporia residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. IdeaTek wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 63.5% coverage in Emporia.
At a national level, based on 2321 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Emporia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emporia, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emporia
Based on data reported by Emporia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Emporia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,488 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emporia?
Of the providers in Emporia, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emporia where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Kansas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.91 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. IdeaTek is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.17 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Emporia, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emporia
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kansas
Customer Reviews
Eureka, KS
IdeaTek Fiber
October 29, 2026 Switched from AT&T u-verse and home phone to IdeaTek fiber optic. The switch was easy to set up with Veronica. The installer, Riley P, arrived on time and had the installation completed in under 2 hours. He explained the new system and was able to answer all questions. So far, I'm pleased with the speed from the fiber optics, the lower price, and the service provided by IdeaTec.
Delena
IdeaTek
July 02, 2026 service is good but you can't speak to a live person.
A Topeka, KS Customer
Cox Cable
June 14, 2026 A Wichita, KS Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 07, 2026 this service is basically a gateway with a cellphone signal. to me, it is a giant hotspot that is unlimited. overall it is good but slows down after two months. it is not what it is advertised as but is ok for office work.
A Wichita, KS Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 04, 2026 I like Verizon. They have decent quality speeds, but my gripe is with the signal, being unreliable, even in a big city. It is the 4G/5G, and randomly drops multiple times a day. Not only does it get frustrating, it affects how much money I make, since my work requires the internet. Also, the price is a little steep, but at this point I believe all internet services are too expensive.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Emporia?
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 Emporia is AT&T.
- 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 Emporia is AT&T.
- Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Emporia, available to 95.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.