Best Internet Providers in Shallow Water, KS
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shallow Water, KS
Shallow Water has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber 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 Shallow Water.
Ranks compare Shallow Water with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shallow Water, KS at a Glance
Shallow Water Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
IdeaTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
S&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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 Shallow Water ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shallow Water, KS?
IdeaTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Shallow Water based on 11 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 Shallow Water?
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 Shallow Water
How Shallow Water Compares to Places Its Size
Shallow Water's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Shallow Water | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Scott County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 56.4% | bottom 43% | 87.6% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,432 Mbps | top 29% | 991 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 4.8 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 99% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 92% | 91% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 76% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 2% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $90,677 | top 19% | $65,822 | $85,690 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 20% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 56.4% of homes in Shallow Water, against 87.6% across Scott County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Shallow Water are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,677 (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 Shallow Water
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shallow Water?
IdeaTek Fiber in Shallow Water, KS
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 56.4% of Shallow Water homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shallow Water?
S&T Fixed Wireless in Shallow Water, KS
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
S&T Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shallow Water homes. Across the city, S&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 10, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shallow Water, KS
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.4% of Shallow Water homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shallow Water?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shallow Water, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shallow Water?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Shallow Water, KS.
Internet in Shallow Water by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shallow Water
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shallow Water
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shallow Water Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shallow Water that have their own pages are all within 26 miles. Among them, Scott City has the most homes with fiber (95.2%) and Leoti the fewest (89.6%); Shallow Water has 56.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shallow Water (this page) | 140 | 56.4% | 1,432 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Scott City | 4,625 | 95.2% | 1,042 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 56/100 |
| Leoti | 1,666 | 89.6% | 2,259 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 45/100 |
| Healy | 304 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 63/100 |
| Pence | 291 | 2.4% | 71 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 71/100 |
| Marienthal | 212 | 0.0% | 170 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 81/100 |
| Tennis | 187 | 74.3% | 1,868 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 65/100 |
| Lydia | 115 | 0.0% | 32 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 79/100 |
| Modoc | 100 | 44.0% | 1,076 Mbps | 1.6 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Manning | 97 | 23.7% | 280 Mbps | 1.3 | D- | 72/100 |
| Grigston | 47 | 10.6% | 138 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shallow Water?
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 Shallow Water
| IdeaTek | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| S&T Telecom | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shallow Water Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Shallow Water residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. S&T Telecom wins for second-place in Kansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Shallow Water.
At a national level, based on 350 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 Shallow Water Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shallow Water, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shallow Water Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shallow Water
Based on data reported by Shallow Water ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Shallow Water. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 | Shallow Water Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shallow Water?
Of the providers in Shallow Water, customers rate IdeaTek the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shallow Water 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. S&T Telecom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shallow Water, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shallow Water
| ISP / Tech Type | Shallow Water Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 Shallow Water?
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 Shallow Water 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 Shallow Water is IdeaTek.
- Viasat, S&T Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shallow Water, 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.