Best Internet Providers in Plains, KS
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plains, KS
Plains has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Plains.
Ranks compare Plains with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plains, KS at a Glance
Plains Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
IdeaTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
United
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Plains ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plains, KS?
IdeaTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Plains based on 22 Kansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plains?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Plains Compares to Places Its Size
Plains's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Plains | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Meade County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.3% | top 44% | 80.0% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 845 Mbps | bottom 13% | 820 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 17% | 3.5 | 8.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 58% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,978 | bottom 50% | $72,243 | $85,690 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 83.3% of homes in Plains, against 80.0% across Meade County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Plains are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,978 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Plains
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
IdeaTek Fiber in Plains, KS
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 83.3% of Plains homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
United Fixed Wireless in Plains, KS
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
United offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Plains homes. Across the city, United Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Plains, KS
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Plains homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 94 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plains, KS
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Plains homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
S&T Fixed Wireless in Plains, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
S&T Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Plains homes. Across the city, S&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Plains, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
EarthLink DSL in Plains, KS
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 2.7% of Plains homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Plains, KS
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 2.7% of Plains homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Plains by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Plains has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plains
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Plains
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67869 | 1,388 | 77.5% | 798 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 63/100 |
How Plains Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plains that have their own pages are all within 25 miles, 2 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Montezuma has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Meade the fewest (84.8%); Plains has 83.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains (this page) | 1,271 | 83.3% | 845 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 63/100 |
| Liberal | 21,023 | 95.3% | 1,982 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Sublette | 1,904 | 90.7% | 2,319 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 40/100 |
| Meade | 1,790 | 84.8% | 865 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 31/100 |
| Montezuma | 1,484 | 98.0% | 995 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Copeland | 880 | 97.0% | 991 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 52/100 |
| Fowler | 797 | 72.7% | 754 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Forgan, OK | 675 | 96.4% | 972 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Kismet | 668 | 56.6% | 694 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Missler | 162 | 14.2% | 221 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 53/100 |
| Mocane, OK | 62 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plains?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from IdeaTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Plains
| United | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 10 |
| EarthLink | 10 |
| S&T Telecom | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Plains Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Plains residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 92.0% coverage in Plains.
At a national level, based on 1417 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Plains Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plains, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| S&T | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plains
Based on data reported by Plains ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Plains. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 861 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| S&T | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plains?
Of the providers in Plains, customers rate IdeaTek the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plains where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Kansas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
IdeaTek is rated 4.17 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Plains, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plains
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| S&T | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| United | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kansas
Customer Reviews
Eureka, KS
IdeaTek Fiber
October 29, 2026 Switched from AT&T u-verse and home phone to IdeaTek fiber optic. The switch was easy to set up with Veronica. The installer, Riley P, arrived on time and had the installation completed in under 2 hours. He explained the new system and was able to answer all questions. So far, I'm pleased with the speed from the fiber optics, the lower price, and the service provided by IdeaTec.
Delena
IdeaTek
July 02, 2026 service is good but you can't speak to a live person.
A Topeka, KS Customer
Cox Cable
June 14, 2026 A Wichita, KS Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 07, 2026 this service is basically a gateway with a cellphone signal. to me, it is a giant hotspot that is unlimited. overall it is good but slows down after two months. it is not what it is advertised as but is ok for office work.
A Wichita, KS Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 04, 2026 I like Verizon. They have decent quality speeds, but my gripe is with the signal, being unreliable, even in a big city. It is the 4G/5G, and randomly drops multiple times a day. Not only does it get frustrating, it affects how much money I make, since my work requires the internet. Also, the price is a little steep, but at this point I believe all internet services are too expensive.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Plains?
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 Plains 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 Plains is IdeaTek.
- Viasat, United, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plains, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.