In Russell there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 993 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.

 

3 Internet Service Providers in Russell

Nex-Tech | Fiber

Availability:

99.30%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Vyve Broadband | Cable

Availability:

94.83%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

45.07%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Russell 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 Russell is internet available?

Russell, KS map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Russell. 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 Nex-Tech. Call one of the companies with service in Russell above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Russell.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Russell?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Russell.

Russell, KS map of local internet speeds

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The average Russell home can get up to 993 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.30% 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 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Russell.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Russell, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Russell?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Russell you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.71% of Russell homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Russell homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Russell

Russell, KS map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Russell 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 Russell based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Russell internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Russell homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, 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 similar. Russell internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Russell is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Nex-Tech Fiber in Russell, KS

Nex-Tech fiber coverage

About 99.30%, or 4,798 people, have Nex-Tech fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Russell area. Nex-Tech is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Russell.

 

Nex-Tech fiber download speeds

Nex-Tech is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Russell. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Nex-Tech fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Russell. The fastest plan anyone in Russell can order from Nex-Tech goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Russell customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nex-Tech customers in Russell. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Nex-Tech fiber upload speeds

In Russell download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nex-Tech fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Nex-Tech is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Russell fiber providers. Nex-Tech offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Russell is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nex-Tech's Russell fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vyve Broadband Cable in Russell, KS

Vyve Broadband cable coverage

About 94.83%, or 4,582 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Russell area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Russell.

 

Vyve Broadband cable download speeds

Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Russell. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Russell. The fastest plan anyone in Russell can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Russell customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vyve Broadband customers in Russell. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds

In Russell download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Russell cable providers. Vyve Broadband 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 Russell is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Vyve Broadband customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.

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Vyve Broadband's Russell cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Russell, KS

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 45.07%, or 2,178 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Russell area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Russell.

 

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 Russell. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Russell. The fastest plan anyone in Russell can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Russell customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Russell. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Russell 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 the fastest compared to other Russell 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 Russell is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Russell fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Russell Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Russell compare to the rest of Kansas?

Internet speeds in Russell are faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 827 Mbps in Kansas versus 993 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 Russell.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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