Best Internet Providers in Jefferson County, KS
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County has 11 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 Jefferson County.
Ranks compare Jefferson County with the 105 Kansas counties.
The Best Internet in Jefferson County, KS at a Glance
Jefferson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Giant Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
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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 Jefferson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jefferson County, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Jefferson County based on 53 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Giant Communications - cable coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Giant Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kansas Broadband Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Giant Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- KwiKom Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Jefferson County Compares to the Rest of Kansas
Jefferson County's report card score is 95th of 105 and its connectivity index is 57th of 105.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Rank among Kansas counties | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 5.6% | 103rd of 105 | 83.9% | 71.5% | Graham County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 747 Mbps | 100th of 105 | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Johnson County (7,395 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 32nd of 105 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Johnson County (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 24th of 105 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Grant County and Hamilton County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | 15th 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 | 90% | Tied 23rd of 105 | 91% | 91% | Johnson County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | Tied 93rd of 105 | 74% | 76% | Johnson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 50th of 105 | 80% | 81% | Johnson County (91%) |
| Median household income | $86,039 | 7th of 105 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Johnson County ($128,010) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 63rd of 105 | 17% | 16% | Riley County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 5.6% of homes in Jefferson County, against 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Jefferson County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $86,039 (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 Jefferson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jefferson County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Douglas County has the most homes with fiber (76.5%) and Jackson County the fewest (50.5%); Jefferson County has 5.6%.
Map of Jefferson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jefferson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County (this page) | 18,368 | 5.6% | 747 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Shawnee County | 178,909 | 61.6% | 3,490 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 52/100 |
| Douglas County | 118,785 | 76.5% | 4,354 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Leavenworth County | 81,881 | 68.0% | 3,937 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Atchison County | 16,348 | 58.7% | 1,674 Mbps | 8 | B- | 48/100 |
| Jackson County | 13,232 | 50.5% | 892 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 48/100 |
Internet in Jefferson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Ozawkie to 19.5% in Oskaloosa; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 66073 (Perry) to 13.8% in 66070 (Ozawkie). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 3,224 | 1.9% | 821 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 51/100 |
| Oskaloosa | 2,713 | 19.5% | 596 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| McLouth | 2,643 | 5.3% | 438 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Valley Falls | 1,946 | 6.9% | 679 Mbps | 6 | C- | 31/100 |
| Perry | 1,741 | 0.0% | 1,331 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 54/100 |
| Ozawkie | 1,612 | 0.0% | 497 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 50/100 |
| Nortonville | 997 | 9.9% | 929 Mbps | 7 | C | 40/100 |
| Winchester | 992 | 2.5% | 654 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Grantville | 926 | 0.0% | 1,242 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Rock Creek | 468 | 0.0% | 237 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Williamstown | 456 | 0.0% | 264 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 34/100 |
| Half Mound | 218 | 6.9% | 227 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 41/100 |
| Thompsonville | 146 | 0.0% | 294 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 49/100 |
| Newman | 107 | 0.0% | 185 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 31/100 |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66512 (Meriden) | 3,368 | 1.6% | 914 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 47/100 |
| 66054 (McLouth) | 2,701 | 5.2% | 425 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 41/100 |
| 66066 (Oskaloosa) | 2,699 | 6.7% | 505 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 39/100 |
| 66070 (Ozawkie) | 2,509 | 13.8% | 493 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 52/100 |
| 66088 (Valley Falls) | 2,338 | 5.7% | 588 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 33/100 |
| 66073 (Perry) | 2,294 | 0.0% | 1,087 Mbps | 6 | C- | 49/100 |
| 66097 (Winchester) | 957 | 2.6% | 695 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 27/100 |
| 66429 (Grantville) | 632 | 0.0% | 1,153 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
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, Giant Communications 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 Jefferson County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Giant Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Mercury Broadband | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Kansas Broadband Internet | 100 |
| KwiKom Communications | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Jefferson County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Jefferson County Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Jefferson County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Giant Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 41.2% coverage in Jefferson County.
At a national level, based on 2779 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 Jefferson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jefferson County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jefferson County
Based on data reported by Jefferson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Giant Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Jefferson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 673 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 | Jefferson County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
Of the providers in Jefferson County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jefferson 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. Mercury Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jefferson County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jefferson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jefferson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Giant Communications Fiber in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Jefferson 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 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
156 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 156 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Giant Communications Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
30.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.4% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Kansas Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
783 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 783 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 385 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Giant Communications Cable in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Cable service to 26.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 16.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, 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 Jefferson County?
Brightspeed DSL in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.4% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 53 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Jefferson County, KS
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Giant Communications. 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 Jefferson County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jefferson County, available to 92.0% 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.