In Rice County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 58.17% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Rice County, KS.
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Rice County, KS Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Rice County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rice County are not shown.
Rice County 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rice County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 58.17% of Rice County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Rice County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rice County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rice County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rice County home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 58.17% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rice County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.43% of Rice County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.15% of Rice County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice County, along with details on where in Rice County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Rice County, KS
Cox cable coverage
About 58.17%, or 5,484 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, and southeast Rice County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Rice County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rice County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Cable internet speeds in Rice County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 58.17% in Rice County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- McPherson County, KS: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Barton County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coffey County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greeley County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bates County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arenac County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alpine County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Andrews County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Antelope County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Appling County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Adair County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds