11 Best Internet Providers in Kearney, MO
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Kearney ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,424 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Kearney 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.
Kearney has 11 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 Kearney.
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Kearney has 11 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 Kearney.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Kearney, MO 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 Kearney ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kearney, MO?
United Fiber is the best internet provider in Kearney based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, United Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kearney, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. United Fiber is an option for 55.05% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kearney, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kearney
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kearney Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) |  (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 122 reviews from Missouri internet customers, United Fiber is the best internet service provider for Kearney residents. United Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Kearney.
At a national level, based on 3852 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, United Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kearney?
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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 Kearney?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Kearney, the fastest internet in the city comes from United Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kearney
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| United Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Intercept Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kearney
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kearney ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through United Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Kearney. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,766 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 United Fiber. This indicates United Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kearney?
Missouri customers rate United Fiber 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.
United Fiber received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kearney customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kearney, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kearney
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| United Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intercept Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kearney 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 Kearney below, including the metrics used and how Kearney compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Kearney | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kearney that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.87% | 72.02% | 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. | 1,424 Mbps | 3,199 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 Kearney. | 7.0 | 7.5 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 14% | 12% | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 89% | 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. | 78% | 70% | 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. | 78% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kearney ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kearney is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kearney is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kearney have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kearney 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.
92% of Kearney households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Kearney 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 Kearney?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kearney Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kearney is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kearney's average household income is $109,491 which is much higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Kearney also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Missouri who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kearney has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kearney households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
United Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,766 Mbps
United Fiber offers Fiber service to 55.0% of Kearney homes. Across the city, United Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,766 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 United Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 34.0% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Intercept Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Intercept Fiber offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Intercept Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
974 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 974 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kearney from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,380 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,380 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kearney from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
1,380 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,380 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kearney from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium Fiber in Kearney, MO
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Spectrum Cable in Kearney, MO
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 71.7% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Brightspeed DSL in Kearney, MO
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 94.1% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 29 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 2.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Kearney from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Kearney, MO
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 72.1% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Kearney from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Kearney, MO
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.3% of Kearney homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kearney from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kearney, MO
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.3% of Kearney homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kearney from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Kearney homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
328 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 328 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
691 Mbps
Intercept Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Intercept Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 691 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 685 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.2% of Kearney homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.2% of Kearney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kearney, MO
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kearney?
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 Kearney is United Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be United Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, United Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kearney is United Fiber.
- Spectrum, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kearney, 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 Kearney compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kearney 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 Kearney's B ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100