In Ness County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,496 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 Ness 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 Ness County are not shown.
Ness 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 99.63% of Ness 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 GBT. Now you can call companies in Ness County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ness County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ness County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ness County home can get up to 2,496 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 99.37% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ness County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ness County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ness County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ness 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 99.63% of Ness County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ness County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ness County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ness 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 Ness County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ness County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ness County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Ness County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Ness County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ness County, along with details on where in Ness County and at what speeds.
Golden Belt Telephone Fiber in Ness County, KS
GBT fiber coverage
About 99.37%, or 2,670 people, have GBT fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ness County area. GBT is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ness County.
Golden Belt Telephone fiber download speeds
GBT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ness County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GBT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness County can order from GBT goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Ness County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Golden Belt Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Ness County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GBT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GBT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ness County fiber providers. GBT offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ness County is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ness County, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 65.31%, or 1,755 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ness 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 Ness 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 Ness 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 Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness 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 Ness County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ness 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 above average compared to other Ness 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 Ness 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ness County, KS
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.12%, or 1,266 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, east, and southeast Ness County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ness County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ness County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ness County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ness 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 the fastest compared to other Ness County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ness County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Black Dragon Networks Fixed Wireless in Ness County, KS
Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 3.24%, or 87 people, have Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Ness County area. Black Dragon Networks is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ness County.
Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Black Dragon Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ness County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness County can order from Black Dragon Networks goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ness County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ness County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Black Dragon Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Black Dragon Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ness County fixed wireless providers. Black Dragon Networks 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 Ness County is up to 9.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Black Dragon Networks customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ness County, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.16%, or 58 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Ness 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 Ness County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ness County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ness County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ness County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ness County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ness County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ness County, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.16%, or 58 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Ness 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 Ness County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ness County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ness County. The fastest plan anyone in Ness County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ness County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ness County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ness County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ness County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ness County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ness County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ness County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Ness County are slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 2,496 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 99.63% in Ness County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ness 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
- Lane County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rush County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rice County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greeley County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McPherson County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kiowa County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Van Buren County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chase County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chase County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chautauqua County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upton County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valley County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds