In Kansas City there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Kansas City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kansas City are not shown.
Kansas City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Kansas City is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Kansas City. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Google Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Kansas City above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Kansas City.
How fast are internet speeds in Kansas City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kansas City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kansas City home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.55% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kansas City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Kansas City, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kansas City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kansas City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.31% of Kansas City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.51% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kansas City homes.
Internet Market Health in Kansas City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kansas City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Kansas City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kansas City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kansas City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kansas City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Kansas City is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kansas City, along with details on where in Kansas City and at what speeds.
Google Fiber Fiber in Kansas City, KS
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 98.30%, or 143,361 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kansas City area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kansas City.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kansas City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kansas City fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Kansas City, KS
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.95%, or 139,931 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kansas City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kansas City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kansas City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kansas City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Kansas City, KS
AT&T DSL coverage
About 94.67%, or 138,066 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kansas City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kansas City.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kansas City customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 36.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kansas City 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 the fastest compared to other Kansas City DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kansas City, KS
AT&T fiber coverage
About 6.63%, or 9,665 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, south, west, southwest, and north Kansas City area. AT&T 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 City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kansas City customers is up to 998 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kansas City fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 998 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
Midco Cable in Kansas City, KS
Midco cable coverage
About 6.56%, or 9,572 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Kansas City area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kansas City.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kansas City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kansas City cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Kansas City, KS
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.68%, or 124,950 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kansas City area. Wisper Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kansas City.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kansas City customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kansas City fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 4.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Kansas City, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 26.26%, or 38,297 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kansas City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kansas City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kansas City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kansas City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kansas City, KS
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 17.00%, or 24,793 people, have Mercury Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Kansas City area. Mercury Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kansas City.
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Mercury Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mercury Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from Mercury Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kansas City customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 44.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mercury Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mercury Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kansas City fixed wireless providers. Mercury Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Mercury Broadband customers can get speeds up to 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kansas City, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.09%, or 3,054 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Kansas City area. AT&T 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 City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kansas City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kansas City. The fastest plan anyone in Kansas City can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kansas City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kansas City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kansas City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kansas City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kansas City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kansas City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kansas City compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Kansas City are faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 827 Mbps in Kansas versus 998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 99.95% versus 100.00% in Kansas City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kansas City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Kansas City Metro, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mission, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roeland Park, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merriam, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westwood, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Quivira, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westwood Hills, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parkville, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairway, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pasadena, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hollywood, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunnyvale, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Conroe, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clearwater, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Flint, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tyler, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Hollywood, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds