11 Best Internet Providers in Shawnee County, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Shawnee County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shawnee County, KS?

Giant Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Shawnee County based on 53 Kansas customer reviews, and Giant Communications 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Shawnee County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Shawnee County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shawnee County Internet Providers

Based on 53 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Giant Communications is the best internet service provider for Shawnee County residents. Giant Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. WTC wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 1.1% coverage in Shawnee County.

At a national level, based on 2452 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Giant Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shawnee County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by WTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Shawnee County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	WTC	1,000 Mbps
	Giant Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Kansas Broadband Internet	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KwiKom Communications	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shawnee County

Based on data reported by Shawnee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Shawnee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,539 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shawnee County?

Kansas customers rate Giant Communications 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.

Giant Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mercury Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Shawnee County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Shawnee County

Shawnee County 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 county 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 Shawnee County below, including the metrics used and how Shawnee County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Shawnee County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Shawnee County	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shawnee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	51.65%	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.	3,219 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 Shawnee County.	7.4	7.6	6.8

 

Shawnee County Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Shawnee County	Kansas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	11%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	69%	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.	69%	74%	76%

Shawnee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Shawnee County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shawnee County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shawnee County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Shawnee County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

86% of Shawnee County households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Shawnee County 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 Counties Compare to Shawnee County?

How Much Speed does a Shawnee County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shawnee County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shawnee County's average household income is $73,419 which is about average for the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for 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.

Shawnee County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Shawnee County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shawnee County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shawnee County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shawnee County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County is Giant Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 Shawnee County is Giant Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Shawnee County, 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 Shawnee County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Shawnee County 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 Shawnee County's B ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.