7 Best Internet Providers in Prairie Village, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, KS?

Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Prairie Village based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Prairie Village, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 98.04% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prairie Village

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prairie Village Internet Providers

Based on 33 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Prairie Village residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Everfast Fiber wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.4% coverage in Prairie Village.

At a national level, based on 3802 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Everfast Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.36 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prairie Village?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Prairie Village, the fastest internet in the city comes from Google Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prairie Village

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Everfast Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prairie Village

Based on data reported by Prairie Village ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Prairie Village. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prairie Village?

Kansas customers rate Google Fiber 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.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Everfast Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Prairie Village customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Prairie Village

Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village below, including the metrics used and how Prairie Village compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Prairie Village ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Village	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prairie Village that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.96%	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.	7,881 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 Prairie Village.	8.9	7.6	6.8

 

Prairie Village Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Village	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.	2.3	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.	22%	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.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	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.	89%	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.	89%	74%	76%

Prairie Village ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prairie Village is A+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prairie Village is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prairie Village have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prairie Village 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.

97% of Prairie Village households have an internet connection despite having 99.96% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 89% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 89% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village?

How Much Speed does a Prairie Village Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prairie Village is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Prairie Village's average household income is $112,933 which is much higher than the Kansas average of $83,621 and much higher than 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.

Prairie Village also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Prairie Village has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prairie Village households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Village?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Prairie Village?

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 Prairie Village is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Prairie Village is Google Fiber.
• AT&T, EarthLink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village's A+ ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.