14 Best Internet Providers in Lyon County, KS
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Lyon County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,028 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Lyon County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Lyon County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Lyon County.
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Lyon County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Lyon County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Highline Texas
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lyon County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Lyon County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lyon County, KS?
Wheat State is the highest-rated internet provider in Lyon County based on 26 Kansas customer reviews, and Wheat State 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lyon County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lyon County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lyon County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lyon County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| IdeaTek | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| CMA Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Madison Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highline Texas | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 26 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Wheat State is the best internet service provider for Lyon County residents. Wheat State was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. IdeaTek wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 33.1% coverage in Lyon County.
At a national level, based on 2140 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wheat State is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lyon County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Lyon County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wheat State. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight, Wheat State, and Tri-County Telephone Company 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 Lyon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| KwiKom Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Madison Telephone | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Wheat State | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Highline Texas | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| CMA Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| IdeaTek | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lyon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lyon County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| CMA Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Madison Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highline Texas | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lyon County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight, Wheat State, and Tri-County Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lyon County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Wheat State. This indicates WST reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lyon County?
Kansas customers rate Wheat State 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.
Wheat State received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mercury Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lyon County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lyon County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lyon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lyon County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) |  (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| CMA Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Madison Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highline Texas | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lyon County 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 county 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 Lyon County below, including the metrics used and how Lyon County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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Lyon County | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lyon County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 87.06% | 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. | 1,028 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 Lyon County. | 6.2 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 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. | 63% | 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. | 64% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lyon County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lyon County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lyon County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lyon County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lyon County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 Lyon County households have an internet connection despite having 98.19% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lyon County 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 Counties Compare to Lyon County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lyon County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lyon County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lyon County's average household income is $64,786 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.
Lyon County 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, 8% 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 Lyon County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lyon County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lyon County?
Sparklight Fiber in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 75.0% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Highline Texas Fiber in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highline Texas offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, Highline Texas Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WST Fiber in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wheat State offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, WST Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fiber in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lyon County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lyon County, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lyon County?
EarthLink DSL in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 46.6% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 46.6% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 4.2% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Highline Texas DSL in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Highline Texas offers DSL service to 1.9% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, Highline Texas DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 55 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lyon County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Lyon 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 Lyon County, KS
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Lyon 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 59 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
68.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.9% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.0% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
33.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.1% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek 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 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
CMA Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lyon County, KS
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
CMA Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Lyon County homes. Across the county, CMA Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lyon 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 Lyon County is WST.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight, Wheat State, and Tri-County Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wheat State may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lyon County is WST.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lyon County, 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 Lyon County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lyon County 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 Lyon County's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100