Best Internet Providers in Hays, KS
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hays, KS
Hays has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hays.
Ranks compare Hays with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hays, KS at a Glance
Hays Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Nex-Tech
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Hays ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hays, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Hays based on 19 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 Hays?
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 Hays
How Hays Compares to Places Its Size
Hays's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Hays | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Ellis County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.4% | top 26% | 96.1% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,008 Mbps | bottom 42% | 2,001 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 37% | 6.4 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 19% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 23% | 83% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 34% | 85% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $68,573 | bottom 27% | $69,731 | $85,690 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 31% | top 2% | 28% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 95.4% of homes in Hays, against 96.1% across Ellis County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Hays are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,573 (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 Hays
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hays?
Nex-Tech Fiber in Hays, KS
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech offers Fiber service to 95.3% of Hays homes. Across the city, Nex-Tech 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 Hays?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hays, KS
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Hays homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hays, KS
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Hays homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hays, KS
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Hays homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hays, KS
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
202 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Hays homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 202 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hays?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Hays, KS
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 92.3% of Hays homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hays?
EarthLink DSL in Hays, KS
Availability:
68.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 68.8% of Hays homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hays, KS
Availability:
68.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 68.8% of Hays homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hays by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hays has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hays
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hays
How Hays Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hays that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Ellis has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Victoria the fewest (98.9%); Hays has 95.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays (this page) | 23,171 | 95.4% | 2,008 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Ellis | 2,405 | 99.8% | 2,485 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 44/100 |
| Victoria | 1,232 | 98.9% | 1,880 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Munjor | 664 | 100.0% | 2,125 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Catharine | 436 | 100.0% | 1,037 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Walker | 264 | 99.6% | 1,350 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Yocemento | 262 | 100.0% | 1,611 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 60/100 |
| Schoenchen | 244 | 100.0% | 1,057 Mbps | 2 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Pfeifer | 153 | 95.4% | 1,051 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 62/100 |
| Liebenthal | 136 | 1.5% | 850 Mbps | 2 | D- | 53/100 |
| Turkville | 109 | 39.5% | 519 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hays?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Vyve Broadband 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 Hays
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
| Nex-Tech | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hays Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hays residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nex-Tech wins for second-place in Kansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 95.3% coverage in Hays.
At a national level, based on 2245 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 Hays Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hays, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hays Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hays
Based on data reported by Hays ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hays. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hays Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hays?
Of the providers in Hays, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hays 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. Nex-Tech is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hays, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hays
| ISP / Tech Type | Hays Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Hays?
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 Hays is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. 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 Hays is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nex-Tech, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hays, available to 95.3% 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.