Best Internet Providers in Riley County, KS
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riley County, KS
Riley County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Riley County.
Ranks compare Riley County with the 105 Kansas counties.
The Best Internet in Riley County, KS at a Glance
Riley County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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WTC
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Riley County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riley County, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Riley County based on 52 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riley County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Riley County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- WTC - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Twin Valley Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kansas Broadband Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Twin Valley Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
How Riley County Compares to the Rest of Kansas
Riley County's report card score is tied 16th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 7th of 105.
| Measure | Riley County | Rank among Kansas counties | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.5% | 70th of 105 | 83.9% | 71.5% | Graham County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 4,068 Mbps | 15th of 105 | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Johnson County (7,395 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | 14th of 105 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Johnson County (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 65th of 105 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Grant County and Hamilton County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 16th of 105 | 12% | 15% | Johnson County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 4th of 105 | 96% | 96% | Scott County and Stanton County and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 17th of 105 | 91% | 91% | Johnson County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | 7th of 105 | 74% | 76% | Johnson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | 3rd of 105 | 80% | 81% | Johnson County (91%) |
| Median household income | $65,943 | 56th of 105 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Johnson County ($128,010) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 32% | 1st of 105 | 17% | 16% | Leads; next is Douglas County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 70.5% of homes in Riley County, against 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Riley County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,943 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Riley County Compares to Its Neighbors
Riley County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Pottawatomie County has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Washington County the fewest (57.8%); Riley County has 70.5%.
Map of Riley County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Riley County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County (this page) | 71,959 | 70.5% | 4,068 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Geary County | 36,739 | 81.2% | 5,575 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Pottawatomie County | 25,348 | 98.1% | 3,576 Mbps | 5 | B | 65/100 |
| Marshall County | 10,038 | 81.1% | 903 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 36/100 |
| Clay County | 8,117 | 91.3% | 4,924 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Wabaunsee County | 6,877 | 63.8% | 2,526 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Washington County | 5,530 | 57.8% | 831 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 30/100 |
Internet in Riley County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 23.9% of homes in Ogden to 99.9% in Riley; by ZIP code, from 17.3% in 66517 (Ogden) to 99.9% in 66531 (Riley). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Riley County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 63,082 | 81.8% | 4,298 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Ogden | 2,566 | 23.9% | 2,543 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 53/100 |
| Riley | 1,706 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Leonardville | 799 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Randolph | 539 | 72.2% | 770 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Zeandale | 234 | 97.4% | 3,901 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Riley County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66502 (Manhattan) | 44,149 | 87.8% | 4,375 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 66503 (Manhattan) | 16,557 | 81.8% | 4,056 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 66506 (Manhattan) | 3,334 | 6.6% | 5,000 Mbps | 9 | B | 51/100 |
| 66517 (Ogden) | 1,687 | 17.3% | 2,519 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| 66531 (Riley) | 1,356 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 75/100 |
| 66449 (Leonardville) | 826 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 76/100 |
| 66554 (Randolph) | 587 | 77.8% | 830 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riley County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from WTC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Riley County
| Twin Valley Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| WTC | 4,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Kansas Broadband Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Vyve Broadband | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Riley County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Riley County Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Riley County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 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 76.4% coverage in Riley County.
At a national level, based on 2702 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 Riley County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riley County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riley County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTC | (2) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (2) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riley County
Based on data reported by Riley County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through WTC. The company offers speeds up to 4,000 Mbps in Riley County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,000 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 WTC. This indicates WTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riley County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTC | (2) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riley County?
Of the providers in Riley County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riley County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.91 out of 5 for price, which is similar to 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 Riley County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riley County
| ISP / Tech Type | Riley County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| WTC | (2) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Riley County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riley County?
WTC Fiber in Riley County, KS
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
4,000 Mbps
WTC offers Fiber service to 48.4% of Riley County homes. Across the county, WTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Riley County, KS
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,568 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 47.5% of Riley County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,568 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Riley County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Riley County, KS
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,568 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 47.5% of Riley County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,568 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Riley County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Twin Valley Communications Fiber in Riley County, KS
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,498 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Twin Valley Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,498 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Twin Valley Communications Fiber. Twin Valley Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Riley County from Twin Valley Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Riley County, KS
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riley County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Riley 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
181 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.1% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 181 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Riley County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Riley County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Kansas Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.7% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Riley County, KS
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riley County?
Cox Cable in Riley County, KS
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 72.5% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Riley County, KS
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 1.4% of Riley County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riley County?
EarthLink DSL in Riley County, KS
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 63.9% of Riley County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Riley County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Riley County, KS
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 63.9% of Riley County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Riley County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kansas
Customer Reviews
Kenna D
WTC Fiber
November 10, 2025 I think my internet provider overall does a good job. I wish they had given some sort of introductory offer, as when I switched my old provider offered me a much lower price to stay with my previous company. By then, however, I had already switched so switching back would have been a major hassle. Most people in the area like the provider I currently have, so I'm happy enough with them.
James D
WTC Fiber
April 05, 2025 WTC is a small, growing ISP in north eastern Kansas. The offer high speed fiber at a fair price. The service has been very reliable and have only called support once. The one call to support was painless and provided me information on the outage I was experiencing. It was not an issue isolated to WTC but, they still compensated me for the outage which they had no control over. With the speed and reliability of the connection, fair pricing, and amazing customer service I would rank WTC 5/5.
Ms. A
Cox Cable
June 08, 2023 Cox Communications goes down at least once a month. They turned my service on in an outlet that is not convenient for me and then told me I would have to pay $60 to have the active current moved to a better spot. They are always raising my bill. I am not impressed.
A Manhattan, KS Customer
Cox Cable
April 30, 2023 We loved our internet provider for the first year of the contract. Once we resigned, the speed slowed down and we're somehow going over our usage rate. Nothing has changed in our house hold. It's extremely frustrating how sneaky they are and they are the only internet provider in this town.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Riley 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 Riley County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be WTC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, WTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Riley County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Riley County, available to 76.4% 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.