Best Internet Providers in Ford County, KS
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ford County, KS
Ford County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ford County.
Ranks compare Ford County with the 105 Kansas counties.
The Best Internet in Ford County, KS at a Glance
Ford County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
IdeaTek
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Ford County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ford County, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Ford County based on 52 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 Ford County?
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 Ford County
- IdeaTek - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- United - fixed wireless coverage map
- United - fiber coverage map
- IdeaTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- United - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- United - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Black Dragon Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ford County Compares to the Rest of Kansas
Ford County's report card score is tied 18th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 48th of 105.
| Measure | Ford County | Rank among Kansas counties | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 83.9% | 48th of 105 | 83.9% | 71.5% | Graham County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 2,251 Mbps | 35th of 105 | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Johnson County (7,395 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | 18th of 105 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Johnson County (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 4th of 105 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Grant County and Hamilton County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 92nd of 105 | 12% | 15% | Johnson County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 31st of 105 | 96% | 96% | Scott County and Stanton County and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 55th of 105 | 91% | 91% | Johnson County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 67th of 105 | 74% | 76% | Johnson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | 98th of 105 | 80% | 81% | Johnson County (91%) |
| Median household income | $79,851 | 9th of 105 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Johnson County ($128,010) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 6th of 105 | 17% | 16% | Riley County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 83.9% of homes in Ford County, against 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Ford County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,851 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Ford County Compares to Its Neighbors
Ford County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Gray County has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Hodgeman County the fewest (33.5%); Ford County has 83.9%.
Map of Ford County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Ford County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford County (this page) | 34,287 | 83.9% | 2,251 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 46/100 |
| Gray County | 5,653 | 98.8% | 994 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Meade County | 4,055 | 80.0% | 820 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 45/100 |
| Edwards County | 2,907 | 73.8% | 1,894 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Kiowa County | 2,460 | 80.5% | 897 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Clark County | 1,991 | 91.8% | 926 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 44/100 |
| Hodgeman County | 1,723 | 33.5% | 839 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 32/100 |
Internet in Ford County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 52.7% of homes in South Dodge to 97.3% in Spearville. Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Ford County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | 29,336 | 86.8% | 2,437 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
| South Dodge | 1,528 | 52.7% | 1,657 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 46/100 |
| Spearville | 1,080 | 97.3% | 1,038 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Bucklin | 872 | 88.2% | 998 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Wright | 448 | 28.8% | 408 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 27/100 |
| Ford | 338 | 99.4% | 1,031 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 26/100 |
| Fort Dodge | 163 | 4.9% | 1,428 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 37/100 |
| Windhorst | 140 | 56.4% | 581 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 8/100 |
| Wilroads Gardens | 72 | 84.7% | 2,133 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 33/100 |
ZIP codes in Ford County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67801 (Dodge City) | 31,095 | 84.6% | 2,388 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
| 67876 (Spearville) | 1,254 | 98.1% | 1,031 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 36/100 |
| 67834 (Bucklin) | 869 | 86.8% | 993 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 67882 (Wright) | 389 | 15.9% | 308 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 22/100 |
| 67842 (Ford) | 376 | 99.7% | 1,066 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 25/100 |
| 67843 (Fort Dodge) | 97 | 1.0% | 1,868 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ford County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from IdeaTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ford County
| IdeaTek | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| United | 1,000 |
| United Wireless | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Black Dragon Networks | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Ford County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Ford County Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ford County 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 93.4% coverage in Ford County.
At a national level, based on 2704 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 Ford County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ford County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ford County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Black Dragon Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ford County
Based on data reported by Ford County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ford County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,079 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 | Ford County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Black Dragon Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ford County?
Of the providers in Ford County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ford County 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 Ford County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ford County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Black Dragon Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ford County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
IdeaTek Fiber in Ford County, KS
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,518 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 76.5% of Ford County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,518 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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. IdeaTek Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ford County from IdeaTek in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nextlink Fiber in Ford County, KS
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,941 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 49.0% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,941 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.
United Fiber in Ford County, KS
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, United Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
United Fiber in Ford County, KS
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Wireless offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Ford County homes. Across the county, United Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Ford County, KS
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
United Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
United offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, United Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 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 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.7% of Ford 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 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 93 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of Ford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless 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 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of Ford County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless 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 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Black Dragon Networks Fixed Wireless in Ford County, KS
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Black Dragon Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Black Dragon Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 9.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
Cox Cable in Ford County, KS
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 84.7% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
United Cable in Ford County, KS
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Wireless offers Cable service to 2.2% of Ford County homes. Across the county, United Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
EarthLink DSL in Ford County, KS
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ford County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Ford County, KS
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ford County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Ford 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 Ford County 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 Ford County is AT&T.
- Viasat, United, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ford County, available to 99.8% 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.