2 Best Internet Providers in Waldo, KS
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| Waldo ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 2 | |
| Real Waldo 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.
Waldo has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Waldo.
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Waldo has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Waldo.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Waldo, 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 Waldo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waldo, KS?
Nex-Tech is the highest-rated internet provider in Waldo based on 3 Kansas customer reviews, and Nex-Tech 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 Waldo, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Waldo
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waldo Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Waldo Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gorham Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 3 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Nex-Tech is the best internet service provider for Waldo residents. Nex-Tech was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Kansas, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 85.1% coverage in Waldo.
At a national level, based on 31 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Nex-Tech is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waldo?
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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 Waldo?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Nex-Tech. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Gorham Telephone Company and Nex-Tech 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 Waldo
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nex-Tech | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Gorham Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waldo
| ISP / Tech Type | Waldo Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gorham Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Waldo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Gorham Telephone Company and Nex-Tech. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Waldo. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Nex-Tech. This indicates Nex-Tech reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waldo?
Kansas customers rate Nex-Tech 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.
Nex-Tech received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waldo customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Waldo, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waldo
| ISP / Tech Type | Waldo Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Nex-Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gorham Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Waldo 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 Waldo below, including the metrics used and how Waldo compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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Waldo | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waldo that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 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. | 1,000 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 Waldo. | 1.0 | 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. | 2.1 | 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. | 91% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 59% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Waldo ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Waldo is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waldo is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waldo have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Waldo 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 Waldo households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 2% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Waldo 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 Waldo?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Waldo Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waldo is 2.1, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waldo's average household income is $58,814 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.
Waldo also has 12% 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 Waldo has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Waldo households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waldo?
Gorham Telephone Company Fiber in Waldo, KS
Gorham Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 85.1% of Waldo homes. Across the city, Gorham Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech Fiber in Waldo, KS
Nex-Tech offers Fiber service to 19.3% of Waldo homes. Across the city, Nex-Tech 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 Waldo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Waldo, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waldo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Waldo, KS.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waldo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Waldo, KS.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Waldo?
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 Waldo is Nex-Tech.
- The fastest internet provider should be Gorham Telephone Company and Nex-Tech. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Nex-Tech may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Waldo is Nex-Tech.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gorham Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Waldo, 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 Waldo compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Waldo 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 Waldo's C ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
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