12 Best Internet Providers in Hutchinson, KS
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Hutchinson ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,339 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Hutchinson Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Hutchinson has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Hutchinson.
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Hutchinson has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Hutchinson.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
IdeaTek
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Cox
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Nextlink
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EarthLink
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hutchinson, KS?
Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Hutchinson based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hutchinson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 87.01% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hutchinson, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hutchinson
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hutchinson Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hutchinson Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (10) |  (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | 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 | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 50 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Hutchinson residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.4% coverage in Hutchinson.
At a national level, based on 2477 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pioneer is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hutchinson?
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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 Hutchinson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, IdeaTek 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 Hutchinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Rural Communications | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| IdeaTek | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Pioneer | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| KanOkla Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hutchinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Hutchinson Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | 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 | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hutchinson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Hutchinson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,226 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 Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hutchinson?
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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hutchinson customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hutchinson, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hutchinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Hutchinson Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson below, including the metrics used and how Hutchinson compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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Hutchinson | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hutchinson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 90.75% | 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. | 2,339 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 Hutchinson. | 9.9 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 85% | 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. | 70% | 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. | 71% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hutchinson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hutchinson is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hutchinson is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hutchinson have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hutchinson 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.
85% of Hutchinson households have an internet connection despite having 98.17% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hutchinson Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hutchinson is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hutchinson's average household income is $64,547 which is lower than 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.
Hutchinson also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Hutchinson has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hutchinson households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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 Hutchinson?
IdeaTek Fiber in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,402 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 89.8% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,402 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 Hutchinson from IdeaTek in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nextlink Fiber in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,951 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 84.4% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,951 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. Nextlink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hutchinson from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Kansas Rural Communications Fiber in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Kansas Rural Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hutchinson?
Cox Cable in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(377)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 87.0% of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson?
EarthLink DSL in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.7% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hutchinson from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.7% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hutchinson from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.7% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hutchinson?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Hutchinson 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.7% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Kansas Rural Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.6% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.6% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 89 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
389 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.5% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 389 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 146 Mbps throughout the city.
KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
22.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KanOkla Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.0% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Pioneer Fixed Wireless in Hutchinson, KS
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Pioneer offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Hutchinson homes. Across the city, Pioneer Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 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 5.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hutchinson?
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 Hutchinson is Cox.
- The fastest internet provider should be IdeaTek. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hutchinson is AT&T.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson's A- ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100