In Wathena there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 59.64% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,327 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Wathena
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 Wathena are not shown.
Wathena 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 Wathena is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 59.64% of Wathena. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is rainbow. Call one of the companies with service in Wathena above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wathena?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wathena.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wathena home can get up to 1,327 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 19.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.13% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wathena.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Wathena, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wathena?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wathena you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.64% of Wathena homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.02% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 33.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wathena homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wathena, along with details on where in Wathena and at what speeds.
rainbow Fiber in Wathena, KS

rainbow fiber coverage
About 59.64%, or 1,308 people, have rainbow fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, west, east, and south Wathena area. rainbow is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wathena.
rainbow fiber download speeds
rainbow is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wathena. Versus other fiber providers in the area, rainbow fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wathena. The fastest plan anyone in Wathena can order from rainbow goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wathena customers is up to 1,327 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
rainbow fiber upload speeds
In Wathena download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for rainbow fiber. Compared to other ISPs, rainbow is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wathena fiber providers. rainbow 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 Wathena is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, rainbow customers can get speeds up to 1,327 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wathena Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wathena or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wathena compare to the rest of Kansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Wathena are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 1,327 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 59.64% in Wathena.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wathena are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet 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
- Elwood, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Troy, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Joseph, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Country Club, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nodaway, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Amazonia, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Doniphan, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moray, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bendena, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Savannah, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fairfield Bay, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fancy Farm, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Flovilla, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Foreman, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fountain, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Friendship, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baker, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wakeeney, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Union Mills, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tustin, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds


