4 Best Internet Providers in La Crosse, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in La Crosse, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in La Crosse, KS?

AT&T is the best internet provider in La Crosse based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in La Crosse, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 22.46% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in La Crosse, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in La Crosse

Local, State, and National Ratings for all La Crosse Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for La Crosse residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kansas, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 82.3% coverage in La Crosse.

At a national level, based on 1249 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in La Crosse?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Golden Belt Telephone 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 La Crosse

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Golden Belt Telephone	2,500 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in La Crosse

Based on data reported by La Crosse ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Golden Belt Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in La Crosse. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in La Crosse?

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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s La Crosse customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in La Crosse, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in La Crosse

La Crosse 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 La Crosse below, including the metrics used and how La Crosse compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

La Crosse ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	La Crosse	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in La Crosse that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.27%	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.	2,462 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 La Crosse.	2.3	7.6	6.8

 

La Crosse Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	La Crosse	Kansas	USA
	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.	2.1	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.	5%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	80%	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.	83%	74%	76%

La Crosse ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in La Crosse is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in La Crosse is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in La Crosse have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The La Crosse 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.

89% of La Crosse households have an internet connection despite having 96.77% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of La Crosse 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 La Crosse?

How Much Speed does a La Crosse Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in La Crosse is 2.1, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. La Crosse's average household income is $55,240 which is much 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.

La Crosse also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 La Crosse has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, La Crosse households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 La Crosse?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in La Crosse?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in La Crosse, KS.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in La Crosse?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in La Crosse?

Which ISP Should You Choose in La Crosse?

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 La Crosse is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Golden Belt Telephone. 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 La Crosse is AT&T.
• Golden Belt Telephone, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how La Crosse 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 La Crosse's C+ ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.