In Atchison there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 200 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Atchison
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 Atchison are not shown.
Atchison 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Atchison. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Now you can call companies in Atchison with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Atchison?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Atchison.
Internet Speed Key
The average Atchison home can get up to 200 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Atchison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Atchison you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Atchison homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 100.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Atchison homes.
Internet Market Health in Atchison
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Atchison internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Atchison based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Atchison internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Atchison homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Atchison internet customers who want faster speeds have 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Atchison badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Atchison, along with details on where in Atchison and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Atchison, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 39 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atchison area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Atchison.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atchison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atchison. The fastest plan anyone in Atchison can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Atchison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Atchison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atchison DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atchison is up to 52 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Atchison, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 39 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atchison area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Atchison.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atchison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atchison. The fastest plan anyone in Atchison can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Atchison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Atchison 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atchison fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atchison is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Atchison Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Atchison or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Atchison compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Atchison are much slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 200 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 100.00% in Atchison.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Atchison are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Yuma, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elk Horn, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hatcher, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campbellsville, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spurlington, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mannsville, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knifley, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Casey Creek, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Romine, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burdick, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Desert Center, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beach Haven Heights, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Huberts, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bryce Canyon, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edith, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mengelwood, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loma Alta, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dorena, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trujillo, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brothers, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds