10 Best Internet Providers in Towanda, KS
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| Towanda ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,113 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real Towanda Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Towanda has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Towanda.
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Towanda has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Towanda.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Towanda, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Towanda ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Towanda, KS?
Wheat State is the best internet provider in Towanda 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 Towanda, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Wheat State is an option for 9.95% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Towanda, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Towanda
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Towanda Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Towanda Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (28) | (406) | 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 | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Wheat State is the best internet service provider for Towanda residents. Wheat State was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. IdeaTek wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 54.8% coverage in Towanda.
At a national level, based on 1676 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, IdeaTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.78 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Towanda?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Towanda?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Cox Communications 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 Towanda
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| IdeaTek | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Velocity | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Wheat State | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Advantage Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 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 Towanda
| ISP / Tech Type | Towanda Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Towanda ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Towanda. 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 in the city 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 Towanda?
Kansas customers rate Wheat State 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.
Wheat State received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. IdeaTek is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Towanda customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Towanda, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Towanda
| ISP / Tech Type | Towanda Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| IdeaTek | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| WST | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Advantage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Towanda 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 city 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 Towanda below, including the metrics used and how Towanda compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Towanda that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.71% | 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. | 2,113 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 Towanda. | 7.9 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 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. | 66% | 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. | 66% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Towanda ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Towanda is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Towanda is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Towanda have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Towanda ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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 Towanda households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Towanda 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 Cities Compare to Towanda?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
How Much Speed does a Towanda Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Towanda is 2.6, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Towanda's average household income is $75,490 which is about average for the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Towanda also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Towanda has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Towanda households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Towanda?
Velocity Fiber in Towanda, KS
Velocity offers Fiber service to 89.3% of Towanda homes. Across the city, Velocity Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber in Towanda, KS
IdeaTek offers Fiber service to 41.0% of Towanda homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Towanda, KS
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 39.8% of Towanda homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
WST Fiber in Towanda, KS
Wheat State offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Towanda homes. Across the city, WST Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Towanda?
Cox Cable in Towanda, KS
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 49.7% of Towanda 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 Towanda?
EarthLink DSL in Towanda, KS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 67.7% of Towanda homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Towanda, KS
AT&T offers DSL service to 67.7% of Towanda homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Towanda?
Velocity Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
Velocity offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Towanda homes. Across the city, Velocity Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 500 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 250 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Towanda homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Towanda homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Towanda homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
IdeaTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Towanda homes. Across the city, IdeaTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Towanda homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Towanda homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Advantage Communications Fixed Wireless in Towanda, KS
Advantage Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Towanda homes. Across the city, Advantage Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Towanda?
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 Towanda is WST.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Towanda is WST.
- Viasat, Velocity, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Towanda, 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 Towanda compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Towanda 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 Towanda's A- ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
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