Best Internet Providers in Stafford County, KS
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stafford County, KS
Stafford County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Stafford County.
Ranks compare Stafford County with the 105 Kansas counties.
The Best Internet in Stafford County, KS at a Glance
Stafford County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GBT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
IdeaTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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 Stafford County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stafford County, KS?
IdeaTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Stafford County based on 28 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County
- GBT - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- IdeaTek - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- IdeaTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- SCTelcom - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GBT - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Nex-Tech - fixed wireless coverage map
How Stafford County Compares to the Rest of Kansas
Stafford County's report card score is tied 64th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 74th of 105.
| Measure | Stafford County | Rank among Kansas counties | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 73.5% | 65th of 105 | 83.9% | 71.5% | Graham County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,935 Mbps | Tied 42nd of 105 | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Johnson County (7,395 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.2 | Tied 66th of 105 | 8.2 | 7.1 | Johnson County (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 36th of 105 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Grant County and Hamilton County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 56th of 105 | 12% | 15% | Johnson County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 100th of 105 | 96% | 96% | Scott County and Stanton County and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 55th of 105 | 91% | 91% | Johnson County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 67th of 105 | 74% | 76% | Johnson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 85th of 105 | 80% | 81% | Johnson County (91%) |
| Median household income | $62,787 | 72nd of 105 | $85,690 | $93,246 | Johnson County ($128,010) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 63rd of 105 | 17% | 16% | Riley County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 73.5% of homes in Stafford County, against 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Stafford County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,787 (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 Stafford County Compares to Its Neighbors
Stafford County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Pawnee County has the most homes with fiber (98.9%) and Rice County the fewest (71.9%); Stafford County has 73.5%.
Map of Stafford County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Stafford County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County (this page) | 4,072 | 73.5% | 1,935 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 37/100 |
| Reno County | 61,898 | 88.3% | 2,136 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Barton County | 25,493 | 85.4% | 1,795 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 46/100 |
| Rice County | 9,427 | 71.9% | 1,579 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Pratt County | 9,157 | 88.7% | 2,056 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Pawnee County | 6,253 | 98.9% | 2,495 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Edwards County | 2,907 | 73.8% | 1,894 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
Internet in Stafford County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Stafford County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 1,418 | 90.4% | 2,296 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Stafford | 1,221 | 85.6% | 2,228 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 25/100 |
| Macksville | 670 | 72.4% | 1,906 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 43/100 |
| Hudson | 282 | 42.9% | 1,231 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 31/100 |
| Radium | 187 | 28.3% | 911 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 42/100 |
| Seward | 187 | 4.3% | 425 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 33/100 |
| Neola | 88 | 79.5% | 908 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Zenith | 88 | 0.0% | 809 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Stafford County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67576 (St. John) | 1,786 | 72.5% | 1,914 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 50/100 |
| 67578 (Stafford) | 1,326 | 80.2% | 2,123 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 24/100 |
| 67557 (Macksville) | 591 | 82.1% | 2,130 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
| 67545 (Hudson) | 189 | 53.4% | 1,561 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stafford County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by IdeaTek. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Golden Belt Telephone 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 Stafford County
| Golden Belt Telephone | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek | 2,500 |
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| SCTelcom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Nex-Tech | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Stafford County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Stafford County Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Kansas internet customers, IdeaTek is the best internet service provider for Stafford County residents. IdeaTek was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 50.1% coverage in Stafford County.
At a national level, based on 2328 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 Stafford County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stafford County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) |  (76) | 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 | ||
| SCTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stafford County
Based on data reported by Stafford County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Golden Belt Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Stafford County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,185 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 IdeaTek. This indicates IdeaTek reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| SCTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stafford County?
Of the providers in Stafford County, customers rate IdeaTek the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stafford 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.
IdeaTek is rated 4.17 out of 5 for price, which is higher than 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 Stafford County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stafford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| SCTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Stafford County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stafford County?
GBT Fiber in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Golden Belt Telephone offers Fiber service to 71.5% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, GBT Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
29.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 29.9% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 24.0% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 22.7% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
SCTelcom Fiber in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SCTelcom offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, SCTelcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stafford County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
374 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 374 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 176 Mbps throughout the county.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.5% of Stafford 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 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
GBT Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
Golden Belt Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, GBT Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
118 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 118 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Nex-Tech Fixed Wireless in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Nex-Tech offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Nex-Tech 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 Stafford County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Stafford County, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stafford County?
Brightspeed DSL in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 25.0% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 49 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stafford County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 14.7% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Stafford County, KS
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 14.7% of Stafford County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Stafford 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 Stafford County is IdeaTek.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden Belt Telephone. 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 Stafford County is IdeaTek.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stafford County, available to 91.2% 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.