7 Best Internet Providers in Mount Vernon, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, KS?

IdeaTek is the best internet provider in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. IdeaTek is an option for 92.26% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Vernon

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Vernon Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Mount Vernon residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. KwiKom Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 89.1% coverage in Mount Vernon.

At a national level, based on 412 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, KwiKom Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Vernon?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Mount Vernon, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mount Vernon

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	IdeaTek	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	KanOkla Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Vernon

Based on data reported by Mount Vernon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mount Vernon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 818 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 Mount Vernon?

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. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mount Vernon customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon below, including the metrics used and how Mount Vernon compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Mount Vernon ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Vernon	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Vernon that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	74.05%	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.	766 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 Mount Vernon.	5.7	7.6	6.8

 

Mount Vernon Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Vernon	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.	2.8	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	49%	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.	49%	74%	76%

Mount Vernon ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Vernon is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Vernon is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Vernon have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Vernon 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.

91% of Mount Vernon households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A very low number of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?

How Much Speed does a Mount Vernon Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Vernon is 2.8, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mount Vernon's average household income is $101,108 which is much higher than the Kansas average of $83,621 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.

Mount Vernon also has 18% 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 Mount Vernon has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Vernon households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mount Vernon?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mount Vernon?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mount Vernon?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mount Vernon?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Vernon?

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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon is IdeaTek.
• Viasat, KanOkla Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon's C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.