15 Best Internet Providers in McPherson County, KS
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| McPherson County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,719 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 | |
| Real McPherson County Customer Ratings | 7 |
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.
McPherson County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in McPherson County.
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McPherson County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in McPherson County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in McPherson 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 McPherson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McPherson County, KS?
Nex-Tech is the best internet provider in McPherson County based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Nex-Tech had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in McPherson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Nex-Tech is an option for 11.76% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McPherson County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McPherson County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McPherson County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McPherson County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HCI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 54 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Nex-Tech is the best internet service provider for McPherson County residents. Nex-Tech was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. IdeaTek wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 77.2% coverage in McPherson County.
At a national level, based on 2481 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 McPherson 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 McPherson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Nex-Tech. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox 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 McPherson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| IdeaTek | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nex-Tech | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Home Communications Inc | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Pioneer | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| KanOkla Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McPherson County
| ISP / Tech Type | McPherson County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | 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 | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HCI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McPherson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in McPherson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,964 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 Nex-Tech. This indicates Nex-Tech reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McPherson County?
Kansas customers rate Nex-Tech 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.
Nex-Tech received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. IdeaTek is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McPherson County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in McPherson County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McPherson County
| ISP / Tech Type | McPherson County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (28) | (406) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HCI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McPherson 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 McPherson County below, including the metrics used and how McPherson County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McPherson County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.39% | 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. | 1,719 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 McPherson County. | 7.1 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 96% | 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. | 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.
McPherson County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McPherson County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McPherson County is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McPherson County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McPherson 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 McPherson County households have an internet connection despite having 97.55% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 McPherson 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 McPherson County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a McPherson County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McPherson County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. McPherson County's average household income is $75,792 which is higher than the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
McPherson 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, 7% 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 McPherson County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McPherson County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 McPherson County?
IdeaTek Fiber in McPherson County, KS
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 53.8% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,202 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 McPherson County from IdeaTek in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nextlink Fiber in McPherson County, KS
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 43.2% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,754 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 McPherson County from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pioneer Fiber in McPherson County, KS
Pioneer offers Fiber service to 39.0% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Pioneer Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HCI Fiber in McPherson County, KS
Home Communications Inc offers Fiber service to 12.4% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, HCI Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech Fiber in McPherson County, KS
Nex-Tech offers Fiber service to 11.8% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Nex-Tech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in McPherson County, KS
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 2.9% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,291 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county. Cox Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in McPherson County from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McPherson County?
Cox Cable in McPherson County, KS
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 54.8% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McPherson County?
EarthLink DSL in McPherson County, KS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.7% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in McPherson County, KS
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.7% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in McPherson County, KS
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 8.3% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McPherson County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of McPherson 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 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Pioneer Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
Pioneer offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Pioneer Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 70 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.5% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.1% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 86 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 367 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 1,000, with an average of 206 Mbps throughout the county.
Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
Kansas Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.5% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of McPherson 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
KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless in McPherson County, KS
KanOkla Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of McPherson County homes. Across the county, KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in McPherson 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 McPherson County is Nex-Tech.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Nex-Tech may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McPherson County is Nex-Tech.
- US Cellular, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in McPherson 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 McPherson County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McPherson 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 McPherson County's B ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
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