In Elk County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 696 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Elk 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 Elk County are not shown.
Elk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.63% of Elk County. 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 Twin Valley Communications. Now you can call companies in Elk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elk County home can get up to 696 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 58.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Elk County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Elk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elk County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.25% of Elk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.58%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.37% of Elk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Elk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elk County 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 Elk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Elk County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Elk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Elk County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elk County, along with details on where in Elk County and at what speeds.
Twin Valley Communications Cable in Elk County, KS
Twin Valley Communications cable coverage
About 58.80%, or 1,460 people, have Twin Valley Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, east, central, south, and southeast Elk County area. Twin Valley Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Elk County.
Twin Valley Communications cable download speeds
Twin Valley Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Twin Valley Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Twin Valley Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Elk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications cable upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Twin Valley Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Twin Valley Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk County cable providers. Twin Valley Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications DSL in Elk County, KS
Twin Valley Communications DSL coverage
About 38.46%, or 955 people, have Twin Valley Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, southeast, central, south, northwest, west, and northeast Elk County area. Twin Valley Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Elk County.
Twin Valley Communications DSL download speeds
Twin Valley Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Twin Valley Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Twin Valley Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Elk County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications DSL upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Twin Valley Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Twin Valley Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Elk County DSL providers. Twin Valley Communications 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 Elk County is up to 4.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Twin Valley Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Elk County, KS
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 2.58%, or 64 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Elk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elk County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Elk County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Elk County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Elk County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
TOTELCSI Fiber in Elk County, KS
TOTELCSI fiber coverage
About 1.57%, or 39 people, have TOTELCSI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Elk County area. TOTELCSI is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elk County.
TOTELCSI fiber download speeds
TOTELCSI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TOTELCSI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from TOTELCSI goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Elk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
TOTELCSI fiber upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TOTELCSI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TOTELCSI is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk County fiber providers. TOTELCSI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 79.82%, or 1,982 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Elk 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 Elk County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk 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 Elk County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk County 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 Elk 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 Elk 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 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.93%, or 1,190 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, central, south, west, northwest, northeast, and southeast Elk 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 some of Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk 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 Elk County customers is up to 83 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 35.00%, or 869 people, have Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Elk County area. Twin Valley Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Elk County.
Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Twin Valley Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Twin Valley Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Elk County customers is up to 233 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Twin Valley Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Twin Valley Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Elk County fixed wireless providers. Twin Valley Communications offers 5 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 Elk County is up to 125 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Twin Valley Communications customers can get speeds up to 58 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.1% up to 125.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 18.20%, or 452 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, northwest, south, southwest, southeast, and north Elk County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Elk County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Elk County customers is up to 459 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 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 Elk County is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 106 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Velocity Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
Velocity fixed wireless coverage
About 6.73%, or 167 people, have Velocity fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Elk County area. Velocity is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elk County.
Velocity fixed wireless download speeds
Velocity is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Velocity fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from Velocity goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Elk County customers is up to 122 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Velocity fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Velocity fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Velocity is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Elk County fixed wireless providers. Velocity 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 Elk County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Velocity customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 3.71%, or 92 people, have KwiKom Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Elk County area. KwiKom Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elk County.
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless download speeds
KwiKom Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KwiKom Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk County can order from KwiKom Communications goes up to 60 Mbps, and all Elk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KwiKom Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KwiKom Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Elk County fixed wireless providers. KwiKom Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk County is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.05%, or 51 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, northwest, and central Elk 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 Elk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk 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 Elk County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk 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 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elk County, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.05%, or 51 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, northwest, and central Elk 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 Elk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk County. The fastest plan anyone in Elk 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 Elk County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk 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 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Elk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elk County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Elk County are much slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 696 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 98.63% in Elk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elk County 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 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
- Wilson County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumner County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barton County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dade County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kiowa County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Texas County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Donley County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sharkey County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shannon County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edwards County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds