10 Best Internet Providers in Fort Scott, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott, KS?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 40.83% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Scott

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Scott Internet Providers

Based on 22 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fort Scott residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. KwiKom Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 37.5% coverage in Fort Scott.

At a national level, based on 2241 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Scott?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative 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 Fort Scott

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative	8,000 Mbps
	Optimum	500 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	New Wave	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Scott

Based on data reported by Fort Scott ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Fort Scott. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,574 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Scott?

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 Fort Scott customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fort Scott

Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott below, including the metrics used and how Fort Scott compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Fort Scott ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Scott	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Scott that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.07%	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.	7,196 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 Fort Scott.	6.7	7.6	6.8

 

Fort Scott Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Scott	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.	2.4	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.	12%	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.	89%	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.	69%	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.	69%	74%	76%

Fort Scott ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fort Scott is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Scott is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Scott have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fort Scott 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.

89% of Fort Scott households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 69% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott?

How Much Speed does a Fort Scott Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Scott is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Scott's average household income is $65,693 which is about average for 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.

Fort Scott 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, 12% 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 Fort Scott has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Scott households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Scott?

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 Fort Scott is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Fort Scott is AT&T.
• Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott's A- ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.