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In Rice County there are 10 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 96.10% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 645 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Rice County, KS.
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Rice County, KS Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rice County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 96.10% of Rice County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in Rice County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rice County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rice County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Rice County home can get up to 645 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rice County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rice County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Pioneer Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
Pioneer fixed wireless coverage
About 79.24%, or 7,470 people, have Pioneer fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rice County area. Pioneer is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice County.
Pioneer fixed wireless download speeds
Pioneer is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Pioneer fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Pioneer goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 79.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pioneer fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pioneer fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Pioneer is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. Pioneer offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Pioneer customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 79.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.81%, or 7,147 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rice County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 773 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 364 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 74.70%, or 7,042 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rice County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 66.33%, or 6,253 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, northeast, east, southeast, north, southwest, and west Rice County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 26.95%, or 2,541 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rice County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rice County.
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 Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
IdeaTek fixed wireless coverage
About 11.91%, or 1,123 people, have IdeaTek fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, west, southwest, northeast, and north Rice County area. IdeaTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
IdeaTek fixed wireless download speeds
IdeaTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IdeaTek fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from IdeaTek goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 19.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
IdeaTek fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IdeaTek fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, IdeaTek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. IdeaTek 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, IdeaTek customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.
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- 19.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 80.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
H&B Communications Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
H&B Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 2.03%, or 191 people, have H&B Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Rice County area. H&B Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
H&B Communications fixed wireless download speeds
H&B Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, H&B Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from H&B Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
H&B Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for H&B Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, H&B Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. H&B Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.76%, or 166 people, have Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Rice County area. Kansas Rural Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Kansas Rural Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Kansas Rural Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Kansas Rural Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kansas Rural Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. Kansas Rural Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.02%, or 96 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and west Rice County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 35.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
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- 35.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rice County, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.02%, or 96 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and west Rice County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rice County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 35.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rice County Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Rice County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rice County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 645 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 96.10% in Rice County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chase County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ness County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Coffey County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arenac County, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Alpine County, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Amite County, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Andrews County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Antelope County, NE: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Appling County, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds