Best Internet Providers in Shady Bend, KS
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shady Bend, KS
Shady Bend has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL 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 Shady Bend.
Ranks compare Shady Bend with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shady Bend, KS at a Glance
Shady Bend Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Twin Valley Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Shady Bend ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shady Bend, KS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Shady Bend based on 18 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 Shady Bend?
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 Shady Bend Compares to Places Its Size
Shady Bend's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Shady Bend | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lincoln County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 71.3% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 667 Mbps | bottom 25% | 1,281 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 2.9 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 59% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 36% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,143 | top 29% | $62,519 | $85,690 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Shady Bend, against 71.3% across Lincoln County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Shady Bend are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,143 (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 Shady Bend
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shady Bend?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Shady Bend, KS.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shady Bend?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
830 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 830 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 399 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.4% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.5% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.5% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shady Bend?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shady Bend, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shady Bend?
Twin Valley Communications DSL in Shady Bend, KS
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications offers DSL service to 58.4% of Shady Bend homes. Across the city, Twin Valley Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Shady Bend by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shady Bend
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shady Bend
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shady Bend Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shady Bend that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Lincoln Center has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Beverly the fewest (0.0%); Shady Bend has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Bend (this page) | 113 | 0.0% | 667 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 30/100 |
| Lincoln Center | 1,187 | 99.0% | 1,989 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 33/100 |
| Tescott | 544 | 2.9% | 328 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 36/100 |
| Lincoln | 244 | 63.1% | 1,153 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 29/100 |
| Beverly | 228 | 0.0% | 368 Mbps | 2 | F | 26/100 |
| Barnard | 169 | 7.7% | 238 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 27/100 |
| Juniata | 125 | 33.6% | 594 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 30/100 |
| Vesper | 114 | 8.8% | 845 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 32/100 |
| Westfall | 102 | 44.1% | 811 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 37/100 |
| Morton | 67 | 0.0% | 288 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 47/100 |
| Milo | 53 | 15.1% | 558 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shady Bend?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shady Bend
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Twin Valley Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 10 |
| EarthLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Shady Bend Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Kansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Shady Bend residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Twin Valley Communications wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 58.4% coverage in Shady Bend.
At a national level, based on 2245 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 Shady Bend Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shady Bend, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shady Bend Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shady Bend
Based on data reported by Shady Bend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shady Bend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 830 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shady Bend Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shady Bend?
Of the providers in Shady Bend, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shady Bend 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 Shady Bend, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shady Bend
| ISP / Tech Type | Shady Bend 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Shady Bend?
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 Shady Bend is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shady Bend is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shady Bend, available to 71.7% 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.