13 Best Internet Providers in Hesston, KS
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Hesston ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,236 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Hesston Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hesston has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Hesston.
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Hesston has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Hesston.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hesston, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Hesston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hesston, KS?
IdeaTek is the best internet provider in Hesston based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, IdeaTek had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hesston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. IdeaTek is an option for 96.08% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hesston, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hesston
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hesston Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hesston Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (1) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) |  (64) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Network Tool and Die | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 54 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Hesston residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.75 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 9.3% coverage in Hesston.
At a national level, based on 2479 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Nex-Tech is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hesston?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hesston?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hesston, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hesston
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| IdeaTek | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nex-Tech | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| KanOkla Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| Network Tool and Die | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hesston
| ISP / Tech Type | Hesston Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (1) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Network Tool and Die | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hesston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Hesston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,201 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hesston?
Kansas customers rate Nex-Tech 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.
Nex-Tech received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. IdeaTek is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hesston customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hesston, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hesston
| ISP / Tech Type | Hesston Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (1) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Network Tool and Die | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hesston 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 Hesston below, including the metrics used and how Hesston compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hesston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 92.87% | 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. | 2,236 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 Hesston. | 9.7 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 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. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 59% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hesston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hesston is A-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hesston is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hesston have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hesston 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.
83% of Hesston households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Hesston 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 Hesston?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hesston Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hesston is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hesston's average household income is $74,739 which is about average for the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Hesston also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Hesston has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hesston households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hesston?
IdeaTek Fiber in Hesston, KS
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,493 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 84.5% of Hesston homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,493 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,500 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 the same as other types of internet service available in Hesston from IdeaTek in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nextlink Fiber in Hesston, KS
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 84.4% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech Fiber in Hesston, KS
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech offers Fiber service to 9.3% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Nex-Tech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hesston, KS
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hesston?
Cox Cable in Hesston, KS
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(377)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 83.5% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Cox 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 Hesston?
Brightspeed DSL in Hesston, KS
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 90.0% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 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 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hesston from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hesston?
KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KanOkla Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Hesston homes. Across the city, KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Hesston homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Hesston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
640 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 640 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 277 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Hesston homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 96 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Hesston homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Network Tool and Die Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Network Tool and Die offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Hesston homes. Across the city, Network Tool and Die Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Hesston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hesston, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Hesston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hesston?
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 Hesston is IdeaTek.
- 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 Hesston is Nex-Tech.
- Viasat, KanOkla Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hesston, 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 Hesston compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hesston 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 Hesston's A- ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100