In Kansas there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 82.79% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 46 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Kansas

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

71.61%

Avg. Speed:

48 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

8.53%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kansas are not shown.

 

Kansas Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Kansas is DSL internet available?

Kansas map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 82.79% of Kansas. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Kansas above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Kansas?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Kansas.

Kansas map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Kansas home can get up to 46 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 100 Mbps, which 21.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kansas.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Kansas, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Kansas?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kansas you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.66% of Kansas homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 44.20% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.92%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.18%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kansas homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kansas, along with details on where in Kansas and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in Kansas

AT&T DSL coverage

About 71.61%, or 2,043,155 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Kansas area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kansas.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Kansas customers is up to 48 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Kansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 30.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 19.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Kansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kansas DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.5 Mbps.

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AT&T's Kansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 26.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 13.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Kansas

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 8.53%, or 243,359 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southeast, central, west, south, and southwest Kansas area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kansas.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Kansas customers is up to 30 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Kansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 14.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 33.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 30.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Kansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kansas DSL providers. Centurylink offers 16 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Kansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 18.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 31.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 20.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Kansas DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kansas or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Kansas compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Kansas are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 46 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 82.79% in Kansas.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kansas are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
17.61%
78.32%
14.44%
61.33%
89.62%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
100.00%
90.01%
2.37%
0.00%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Oklahoma: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Nebraska: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Iowa: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Minnesota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Nevada: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Mississippi: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Iowa: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Connecticut: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Puerto Rico: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • New Mexico: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Nebraska: more DSL coverage, faster speeds