Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in Rice, KS with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In Rice there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 583 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, KS.

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Rice, KS Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Rice

North Central Kansas Community Network | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.55%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

80.00%

Avg. Speed:

65 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

77.27%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

57.27%

Avg. Speed:

93 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

57.27%

Avg. Speed:

93 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

53.64%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Kansas Broadband Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

48.18%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

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 are not shown.

 

Rice Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Rice is fixed wireless internet available?

Rice, KS map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of Rice. 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 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rice?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rice.

Rice, KS map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key

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The average Rice home can get up to 583 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 53.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rice.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Rice, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Rice?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.18% of Rice homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 61.82%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rice homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice, along with details on where in Rice and at what speeds.

North Central Kansas Community Network Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless coverage

About 94.55%, or 104 people, have North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rice area. North Central Kansas Community Network is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rice.

 

North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless download speeds

North Central Kansas Community Network is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from North Central Kansas Community Network goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to North Central Kansas Community Network customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for North Central Kansas Community Network fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, North Central Kansas Community Network is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. North Central Kansas Community Network offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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North Central Kansas Community Network's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 80.00%, or 88 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, south, northwest, southwest, west, and northeast Rice area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice.

 

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. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 65 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 53.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 46.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice 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 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Rice 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 12 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 53.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 46.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 77.27%, or 85 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, northwest, west, southwest, central, south, and northeast Rice 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.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 57.27%, or 63 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, west, and central Rice area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 93 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 90.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice 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 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Rice is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 57.27%, or 63 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, west, and central Rice area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 93 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 90.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice 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 fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Rice is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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AT&T's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 53.64%, or 59 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northwest, south, southwest, and west Rice area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nextlink's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice, KS

Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 48.18%, or 53 people, have Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northwest, southwest, and west Rice area. Kansas Broadband Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rice.

 

Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Kansas Broadband Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from Kansas Broadband Internet goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Kansas Broadband Internet customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Kansas Broadband Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kansas Broadband Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. Kansas Broadband Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Kansas Broadband Internet's Rice fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Rice Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in Rice compare to the rest of Kansas?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rice are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 583 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Rice.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6690196.50%
6693895.25%
6741749.74%
6693040.51%
6693756.82%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
66940100.00%
6694888.77%
6746673.64%
66935100.00%
6696695.84%

What does fixed wireless 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

  • Ames, KS: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
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  • Concordia, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Clyde, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • St. Joseph, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Wayne, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Agenda, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Aurora, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Talmo, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Vining, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds

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