In Meade County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.80% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 822 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Meade 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 Meade County are not shown.
Meade County 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 99.80% of Meade 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 IdeaTek. Now you can call companies in Meade County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Meade County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Meade County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Meade County home can get up to 822 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Meade County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Meade County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Meade County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Meade 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 80.20% of Meade County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Meade County homes.
Internet Market Health in Meade County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Meade 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 Meade 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): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Meade 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, Meade County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless 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. Meade County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Meade County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Meade County, along with details on where in Meade County and at what speeds.
IdeaTek Fiber in Meade County, KS
IdeaTek fiber coverage
About 78.25%, or 3,173 people, have IdeaTek fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, west, and east Meade County area. IdeaTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Meade County.
IdeaTek fiber download speeds
IdeaTek is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, IdeaTek fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from IdeaTek goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Meade County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
IdeaTek fiber upload speeds
In Meade County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for IdeaTek fiber. Compared to other ISPs, IdeaTek is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Meade County fiber 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 Meade County is up to 2,500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, IdeaTek customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Wireless Fiber in Meade County, KS
United fiber coverage
About 1.95%, or 79 people, have United fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and southeast Meade County area. United is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Meade County.
United Wireless fiber download speeds
United is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from United goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Meade County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Wireless fiber upload speeds
In Meade County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Meade County fiber providers. United offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Meade County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Fiber in Meade County, KS
United fiber coverage
About 1.48%, or 60 people, have United fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, west, and southwest Meade County area. United is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Meade County.
United fiber download speeds
United is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from United goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Meade County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United fiber upload speeds
In Meade County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Meade County fiber providers. United offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Meade County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Fixed Wireless in Meade County, KS
United fixed wireless coverage
About 99.80%, or 4,047 people, have United fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Meade County area. United is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Meade County.
United fixed wireless download speeds
United is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, United fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from United goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Meade County customers is up to 89 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
United fixed wireless upload speeds
In Meade County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, United is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Meade County fixed wireless providers. United 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 Meade County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, United customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Meade County, KS
IdeaTek fixed wireless coverage
About 85.20%, or 3,455 people, have IdeaTek fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Meade County area. IdeaTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Meade County.
IdeaTek fixed wireless download speeds
IdeaTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IdeaTek fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade 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 Meade County customers is up to 95 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
IdeaTek fixed wireless upload speeds
In Meade 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 average compared to other Meade 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 Meade 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 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Meade County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.51%, or 3,062 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Meade 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 Meade County.
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 Meade County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade 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 Meade County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Meade 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Meade 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 Meade 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Meade County, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.95%, or 79 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, southeast, and northwest Meade 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 Meade County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Meade County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Meade 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 average compared to other Meade 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 Meade County 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 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Meade County, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.95%, or 79 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, southeast, and northwest Meade 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 Meade County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Meade County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Meade County. The fastest plan anyone in Meade County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Meade County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Meade 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 average compared to other Meade 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 Meade County 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 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Meade County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Meade County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Meade County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Meade County are much slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 822 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 99.80% in Meade County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Meade 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
- Clark County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stevens County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Comanche County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barber County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baca County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harper County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumner County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cowley County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Las Animas County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chautauqua County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Potter County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lanier County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Las Marias Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Latimer County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds