Best Internet Providers in Sterling, KS
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling, KS
Sterling has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Sterling.
Ranks compare Sterling with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sterling, KS at a Glance
Sterling Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Pioneer
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Sterling ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling, KS?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Sterling based on 44 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pioneer - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pioneer - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- IdeaTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kansas Rural Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sterling Compares to Places Its Size
Sterling's report card score is in the top 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Sterling | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rice County | Kansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.9% | bottom 47% | 71.9% | 83.9% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,752 Mbps | top 43% | 1,579 Mbps | 4,556 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 37% | 5.5 | 8.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 72% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,357 | bottom 23% | $64,467 | $85,690 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 28% | top 1% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 71.9% of homes in Sterling, against 71.9% across Rice County and 83.9% across Kansas. Households in Sterling are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,357 (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 Sterling
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Brightspeed Fiber in Sterling, KS
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 66.1% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Pioneer Fiber in Sterling, KS
Availability:
52.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pioneer offers Fiber service to 52.0% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Pioneer Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Pioneer Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Pioneer offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Pioneer Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 90 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 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
982 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 982 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 489 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
162 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 162 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
47.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.3% of Sterling homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Kansas Rural Communications Fixed Wireless in Sterling, KS
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Kansas Rural Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Cox Cable in Sterling, KS
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 72.6% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Brightspeed DSL in Sterling, KS
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 34.4% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 30 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sterling from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sterling by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sterling has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sterling
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Sterling
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67579 | 2,968 | 70.2% | 1,692 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 62/100 |
How Sterling Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sterling that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Nickerson has the most homes with fiber (74.6%) and Lyons the fewest (64.2%); Sterling has 71.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling (this page) | 2,729 | 71.9% | 1,752 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 64/100 |
| Lyons | 3,869 | 64.2% | 1,929 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Nickerson | 1,621 | 74.6% | 1,904 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 38/100 |
| Little River | 748 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Chase | 532 | 86.5% | 925 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Abbyville | 337 | 51.9% | 783 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 16/100 |
| Plevna | 334 | 60.5% | 924 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 30/100 |
| Alden | 332 | 25.0% | 994 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Silica | 128 | 53.9% | 798 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 43/100 |
| Raymond | 120 | 82.5% | 900 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 46/100 |
| Mitchell | 102 | 48.0% | 917 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sterling?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cox Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sterling
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Pioneer | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| IdeaTek | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Kansas Rural Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sterling Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Sterling residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 47.3% coverage in Sterling.
At a national level, based on 1715 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 Sterling Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sterling
Based on data reported by Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sterling. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) |  (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | 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 | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sterling?
Of the providers in Sterling, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sterling 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sterling, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (29) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Pioneer | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Rural Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sterling is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Pioneer, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sterling, available to 89.8% 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.