5 Best Internet Providers in Meade, KS
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| Meade ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 865 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Meade 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.
Meade has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Meade.
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Meade has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Meade.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Meade, KS 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 Meade ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Meade, KS?
IdeaTek is the best internet provider in Meade based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, IdeaTek had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Meade, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. IdeaTek is an option for 99.05% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Meade, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Meade
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Meade Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 17 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Meade residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.20 out of 5 stars and 1.6% coverage in Meade.
At a national level, based on 1254 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, United is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Meade?
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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 Meade?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Meade, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Meade
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| United | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Meade
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Meade ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Meade. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 869 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 IdeaTek. This indicates IdeaTek reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Meade?
Kansas customers rate IdeaTek 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.
IdeaTek received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Meade customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Meade, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Meade
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Meade 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 Meade below, including the metrics used and how Meade compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Meade that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 84.80% | 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. | 865 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 Meade. | 3.6 | 7.6 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 80% | 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. | 47% | 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. | 47% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Meade ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Meade is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Meade is high with a score of 28 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Meade have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Meade 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.
80% of Meade households have an internet connection despite having 99.72% availability. 47% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% 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 47% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Meade 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 Meade?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
How Much Speed does a Meade Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Meade is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Meade's average household income is $76,174 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.
Meade 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, 9% 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 Meade has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Meade households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Meade?
IdeaTek Fiber in Meade, KS
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 84.8% of Meade homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
United Fiber in Meade, KS
United offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Meade homes. Across the city, United Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Meade?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Meade, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Meade?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Meade, KS.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Meade?
United Fixed Wireless in Meade, KS
United offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Meade homes. Across the city, United Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 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 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Meade, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Meade homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Meade, KS
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.7% of Meade homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Meade, KS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Meade homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Meade, KS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Meade homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Meade?
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 Meade is IdeaTek.
- The fastest internet provider should be IdeaTek. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, IdeaTek may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Meade is IdeaTek.
- Viasat, United, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Meade, 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 Meade compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Meade 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 Meade's C ISP Report Card and 28 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
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