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Best Internet Providers in Wichita, KS

The best choice for home internet in Wichita is AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber has a great reputation with customers, receiving top marks in reviews submitted to us, as well as awards from J.D. Power for customer satisfaction in 2023. That’s unsurprising given AT&T Fiber’s elite speeds — up to 5 Gbps — and fair pricing, which starts at $42 per month. If you’re looking for a cost-effective and high-performance broadband internet plan without data caps or contacts in Wichita, you should start by considering AT&T Fiber.

That doesn’t mean that AT&T Fiber is your only option for internet plans and bundles in Wichita, of course. It’s also worth noting Cox is the city’s major cable internet provider. Cable internet has a few disadvantages relative to fiber internet, such as slower upload speeds and a more limited ability to handle high-traffic times without slowing down. But cable is still a great internet connection type and a significant step up from DSL (digital subscriber line) internet, which is an option we’d recommend avoiding if possible. Cox’s bundles start at $121 per month, and its internet-only plans start at $50 per month. Like AT&T, Cox also provides mobile phone services, and it goes one step further to offer TV and smart home services as well.

There are a number of other internet service providers in Wichita that offer 5G home internet, fixed wireless, and satellite internet, including Nextlink, KWIKOM, EarthLink and Starlink. However, we recommend you power your home Wi-Fi network with a fiber or cable provider, if possible. These connection types are simply more reliable and faster than the other types available.

If you need a wireless internet option, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet can be an excellent choice. It’s simple to install and provides stable service through nearby cell towers. With a monthly cost that typically runs between $60 and $70, it’s both affordable and convenient.

When it comes to internet service, most ISPs in Wichita offer exclusive deals and promotions to new customers. If you’re looking for robust savings, especially for bundles that include internet and phone services, Cox is offering up to a five-year price guarantee when you select the 2 GIG, 1 GIG or 500 Mbps internet plan and pair it with a Cox Mobile Unlimited line. AT&T Fiber is also offering some great deals this month, including six months of AT&T Fiber free and 20% off your plan price when you add an AT&T Unlimited Wireless plan to your bundle. You can also get up to $150 in Visa Reward Cards with select AT&T Fiber plans. Because these deals and promotions change so often, you’ll have to check back frequently to see the latest ones and ensure you get more bang for your buck.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

Fastest Internet Providers in Wichita, KS

AT&T is the fastest provider in Wichita, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Wichita’s fastest internet service company is AT&T Fiber, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps through its Internet 5000 plan. We particularly like AT&T Fiber because not only is its download speeds quick, but since it’s on a fiber internet connection, you are also going to get upload speeds up to 5 Gbps. If you choose one of AT&T Fiber’s fastest plans above 2 Gbps, you can also tap into the AT&T All-Fi service, which gets you AT&T ActiveArmor advanced internet security, as well as up to five AT&T Smart WiFi Extenders at no extra cost. When you combine AT&T Fiber’s quick symmetrical speeds and extended Wi-Fi, it truly provides a complete home internet solution.

Generally speaking, we recommend speeds of at least 250 Mbps for households with limited internet needs. If you’re planning to stream video often — or planning to stream more than one video simultaneously — then you’ll find better network performance from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps. At speeds of 1 Gbps and up, even the most bandwidth-hungry households should find themselves satisfied. That is especially true if that speed comes via a reliable fiber-optic internet network.

Even though Cox offers a cable internet network in Wichita, its download speeds up to 100 Mbps still make it a formidable foe in terms of speed to AT&T Fiber. However, with Cox, you will get slower upload speeds due to the bottleneck of cable internet. Cox’s upload speeds only reach 5 Gbps, so it might not be the best option if you need to upload a lot of files for work or if you have a full household of connected devices. Moreover, be aware that Cox internet plans come with a 1.25 TB data cap, so if you plan on using a lot of data in general, you might find yourself on the hook for a data overage fee each month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile Verizon EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Nextlink Internet KWIKOM Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum AT&T Cox	93.13%

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Internet Availability in Wichita, KS

Wichita is served by 13 different internet companies. Once you take out the satellite and fixed wireless providers that aren’t good fits for most Wichita residents, the options are actually pretty simple. You’ll generally be choosing between the city’s cable provider, Cox, and the city’s telecom giant, AT&T. The main deciding factor is whether you have access to AT&T Fiber — the super-fast fiber-optic offering from AT&T — or AT&T Internet, which uses DSL connections.

AT&T Fiber’s availability is a little weaker in certain areas. This is most noticeable in the downtown area and just north of it, in neighborhoods like Macadams. It’s also an issue just east of the airport, in the Stanley/Aley area.

But other parts of Wichita are very well covered by AT&T Fiber. You’ll probably be able to sign up for AT&T Fiber plans in Orchard Breeze or Orchard Park, as well as out past the Mitch Mitchell Floodway in Westlink. AT&T Fiber is widely available in Benjamin Hills and Pleasant Valley. It has great availability to the East of I-135, including up near Wichita State University, down near Planeview United, and out in Park Meadows. That includes the areas closest to McConnell AFB.

Provider Connection Types in Wichita, KS

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Wichita, KS
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	43.919999999999995%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	98.31%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	52.96999999999999%