6 Best Internet Providers in Sherman County, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sherman 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 Sherman County, KS?

Vyve Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Sherman County based on 14 Kansas customer reviews, and Vyve Broadband 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 Sherman County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sherman County

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

Based on 14 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Vyve Broadband is the best internet service provider for Sherman County residents. Vyve Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.20 out of 5 stars and 18.0% coverage in Sherman County.

At a national level, based on 1263 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Vyve Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.85 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sherman County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sherman County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Vyve Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sherman County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Vyve Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	S&T Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sherman County

Based on data reported by Sherman County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sherman County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Vyve Broadband. This indicates Vyve Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sherman County?

Kansas customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Vyve Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sherman County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sherman County

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

Sherman County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Sherman County	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sherman County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.36%	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.	913 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 Sherman County.	4.8	7.6	6.8

 

Sherman County Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sherman 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.	14%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	73%	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.	80%	74%	76%

Sherman County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sherman County is C-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sherman County is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sherman County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sherman 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.

91% of Sherman County households have an internet connection despite having 94.62% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Sherman 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 Sherman County?

How Much Speed does a Sherman County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sherman County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sherman County's average household income is $59,223 which is lower than the Kansas average of $83,621 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Sherman County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 14% 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 Sherman County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sherman County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sherman 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 Sherman County is Vyve Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Vyve Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Sherman County is AT&T.
• Viasat, S&T Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sherman 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 Sherman County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sherman 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 Sherman County's C- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.