In Ellsworth County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.01% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 925 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County are not shown.
Ellsworth 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 99.01% of Ellsworth 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 H&B Communications. Now you can call companies in Ellsworth County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ellsworth County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ellsworth County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ellsworth County home can get up to 925 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ellsworth County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ellsworth County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ellsworth County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellsworth County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.54% of Ellsworth County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ellsworth County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ellsworth County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ellsworth County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ellsworth County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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. Ellsworth 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, Ellsworth County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellsworth County, along with details on where in Ellsworth County and at what speeds.
H&B Communications Fiber in Ellsworth County, KS
H&B Communications fiber coverage
About 61.78%, or 3,939 people, have H&B Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, north, east, west, and southeast Ellsworth County area. H&B Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ellsworth County.
H&B Communications fiber download speeds
H&B Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, H&B Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from H&B Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellsworth County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
H&B Communications fiber upload speeds
In Ellsworth County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for H&B Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, H&B Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ellsworth County fiber providers. H&B Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Ellsworth County, KS
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 56.18%, or 3,582 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and east Ellsworth County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ellsworth County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellsworth County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Ellsworth County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ellsworth County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Wilson Communications Fiber in Ellsworth County, KS
Wilson Communications fiber coverage
About 29.12%, or 1,857 people, have Wilson Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, east, central, northeast, north, west, and southeast Ellsworth County area. Wilson Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ellsworth County.
Wilson Communications fiber download speeds
Wilson Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wilson Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from Wilson Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellsworth County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wilson Communications fiber upload speeds
In Ellsworth County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wilson Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wilson Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ellsworth County fiber providers. Wilson Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Home Communications Inc Fiber in Ellsworth County, KS
HCI fiber coverage
About 1.25%, or 80 people, have HCI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Ellsworth County area. HCI is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellsworth County.
Home Communications Inc fiber download speeds
HCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HCI fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from HCI goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellsworth County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Home Communications Inc fiber upload speeds
In Ellsworth County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ellsworth County fiber providers. HCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 69.68%, or 4,443 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ellsworth 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 much of Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 average compared to other Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 65.82%, or 4,197 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, east, southeast, north, south, northeast, and west Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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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- 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 51.80%, or 3,303 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ellsworth County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ellsworth County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County customers is up to 181 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ellsworth County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Ellsworth County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 55 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.56%, or 163 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and northwest Ellsworth County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellsworth County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ellsworth County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 above average compared to other Ellsworth County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.10%, or 70 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, north, southeast, northeast, northwest, and west Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ellsworth County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Ellsworth County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth County, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.10%, or 70 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, north, southeast, northeast, northwest, and west Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ellsworth County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Ellsworth County is up to 20 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 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ellsworth County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellsworth County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ellsworth County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Ellsworth County are much slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 925 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 99.01% in Ellsworth County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellsworth 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
- Saline County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellis County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dickinson County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osage County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wallace County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheyenne County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Decatur County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dickenson County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deuel County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dent County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds