In Riley County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 73.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,962 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 Riley County, KS.
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Riley County, KS Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Riley 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 Riley County are not shown.
Riley 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 Riley County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 73.88% of Riley 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 Riley County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Riley County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Riley County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Riley County home can get up to 1,962 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 72.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riley County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Riley County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Riley County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riley County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.09% of Riley County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.78% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.48% of Riley County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riley County, along with details on where in Riley County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Riley County, KS
Cox cable coverage
About 72.47%, or 52,147 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, south, southeast, northeast, and north Riley County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Riley County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riley County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riley County. The fastest plan anyone in Riley County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Riley County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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 93 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Riley County, KS
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 1.42%, or 1,019 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Riley County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Riley County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riley County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riley County. The fastest plan anyone in Riley County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Riley County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Riley County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Riley County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riley County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Riley County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riley County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Riley County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Cable internet speeds in Riley County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 1,962 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 73.88% in Riley County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riley 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
- Geary County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pottawatomie County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shawnee County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Leavenworth County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wyandotte County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wagoner County, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chelan County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cheshire County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clallam County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cole County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Creek County, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds