7 Best Internet Providers in Wallace County, KS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Wallace County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wallace County, KS?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Wallace County based on Kansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wallace County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 55.03% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wallace County, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wallace County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wallace County Internet Providers

Based on 4 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Wallace County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kansas, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 62.5% coverage in Wallace County.

At a national level, based on 1107 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rebeltec Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wallace County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pioneer 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 Wallace County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	S&T Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Pioneer Communications	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	50 Mbps
	Rebeltec Communications	40 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wallace County

Based on data reported by Wallace County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pioneer Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Wallace County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wallace County?

Kansas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wallace County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Wallace County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Wallace County

Wallace 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 Wallace County below, including the metrics used and how Wallace County compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.

Wallace County ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Wallace County	Kansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wallace County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	22.69%	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.	498 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 Wallace County.	4.7	7.6	6.8

 

Wallace County Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wallace County	Kansas	USA
	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.	2.2	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.	10%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	62%	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.	69%	74%	76%

Wallace County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wallace County is D+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wallace County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wallace County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wallace 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.

88% of Wallace County households have an internet connection despite having 95.50% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Wallace 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 Wallace County?

How Much Speed does a Wallace County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wallace County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wallace County's average household income is $63,584 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.

Wallace County also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Wallace County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wallace County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wallace County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wallace 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 Wallace County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Pioneer Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Wallace County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, S&T Telecom, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Wallace 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 Wallace County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wallace 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 Wallace County's D+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.