17 Best Internet Providers in Sumner County, KS
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| Sumner County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,565 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Sumner County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Sumner County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Sumner County.
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Sumner County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Sumner County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Sumner County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Sumner County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sumner County, KS?
Wheat State is the best internet provider in Sumner County based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wheat State had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sumner County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Wheat State is an option for 7.26% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sumner County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Sumner County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sumner County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Sumner County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| WST | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| USA Connections | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Chisholm Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Havilland | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 56 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Wheat State is the best internet service provider for Sumner County residents. Wheat State was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. USA Connections wins for second-place in Kansas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 35.2% coverage in Sumner County.
At a national level, based on 2481 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wheat State is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sumner County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sumner County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wheat State. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, IdeaTek 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 Sumner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaTek | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Velocity | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| KanOkla Networks | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Wheat State | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Havilland Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| USA Connections | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Chisholm Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sumner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Sumner County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| WST | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| USA Connections | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Chisholm Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Havilland | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Sumner County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through IdeaTek. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sumner County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,975 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 Wheat State. This indicates WST reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sumner County?
Kansas customers rate USA Connections 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.
USA Connections received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Wheat State is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sumner County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Sumner County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sumner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Sumner County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WST | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| USA Connections | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (28) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Valley Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Chisholm Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Havilland | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KanOkla Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Sumner 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 Sumner County below, including the metrics used and how Sumner County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sumner County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.37% | 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. | 1,565 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 Sumner County. | 6.3 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 92% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 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. | 67% | 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. | 67% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Sumner County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Sumner County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sumner County is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sumner County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Sumner 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.
85% of Sumner County households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Sumner 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 Sumner County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Sumner County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sumner County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sumner County's average household income is $65,501 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.
Sumner County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Sumner County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Sumner County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% 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 Sumner County?
Cox Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 43.8% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
KanOkla Networks Fiber in Sumner County, KS
KanOkla Networks offers Fiber service to 32.7% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, KanOkla Networks Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Havilland Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Havilland Telephone offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Havilland Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WST Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Wheat State offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, WST Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Twin Valley Communications offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Twin Valley Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber in Sumner County, KS
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Velocity Fiber in Sumner County, KS
Velocity offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Velocity Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sumner County?
USA Connections Cable in Sumner County, KS
USA Connections offers Cable service to 35.2% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, USA Connections Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications Cable in Sumner County, KS
Twin Valley Communications offers Cable service to 12.0% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Twin Valley Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in Sumner County, KS
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 4.2% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sumner County?
EarthLink DSL in Sumner County, KS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 24.5% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Sumner County, KS
AT&T offers DSL service to 24.5% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Sumner County, KS
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 14.5% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Havilland DSL in Sumner County, KS
Havilland Telephone offers DSL service to 6.2% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Havilland DSL has speeds up to 43 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sumner County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 817 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 388 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.6% of Sumner 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
KanOkla Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, KanOkla Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Chisholm Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Chisholm Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Chisholm Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 40, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Twin Valley Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.9% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 273 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 125, with an average of 68 Mbps throughout the county.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Havilland Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Havilland Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Havilland Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Velocity Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
Velocity offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, Velocity Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 461 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 227 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county.
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Sumner County, KS
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Sumner County homes. Across the county, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Sumner 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 Sumner County is WST.
- The fastest internet provider should be IdeaTek. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wheat State may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sumner County is USA Connections.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sumner 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 Sumner County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Sumner 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 Sumner County's B ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
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