In Topeka there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.24% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 161 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Topeka
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 Topeka are not shown.
Topeka 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 98.24% of Topeka. 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Topeka with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Topeka?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Topeka.
Internet Speed Key
The average Topeka home can get up to 161 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Topeka.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Topeka, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Topeka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Topeka you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.27% of Topeka homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.68% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 24.62%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 32.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.76% of Topeka homes.
Internet Market Health in Topeka
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Topeka 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 Topeka based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Topeka 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, Topeka homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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 worse. Topeka 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, Topeka badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Topeka, along with details on where in Topeka and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Topeka, IL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 94.72%, or 377 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Topeka area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Topeka.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Topeka customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 16.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Topeka 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 fastest compared to other Topeka DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka 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 3.1 Mbps.
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- 22.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM Cable in Topeka, IL
CASSCOMM cable coverage
About 36.68%, or 146 people, have CASSCOMM cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Topeka area. CASSCOMM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Topeka.
CASSCOMM cable download speeds
CASSCOMM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other cable providers in the area, CASSCOMM cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from CASSCOMM goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Topeka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM cable upload speeds
In Topeka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CASSCOMM cable. Compared to other ISPs, CASSCOMM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Topeka cable providers. CASSCOMM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM Fiber in Topeka, IL
CASSCOMM fiber coverage
About 4.27%, or 17 people, have CASSCOMM fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and south Topeka area. CASSCOMM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Topeka.
CASSCOMM fiber download speeds
CASSCOMM is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CASSCOMM fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from CASSCOMM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Topeka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM fiber upload speeds
In Topeka download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for CASSCOMM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CASSCOMM is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Topeka fiber providers. CASSCOMM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 69.85%, or 278 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Topeka area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Topeka.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Topeka customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka 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 Topeka fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka 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 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.05%, or 235 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Topeka area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Topeka.
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 Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Topeka customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka 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 Topeka fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 21.86%, or 87 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east Topeka 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 Topeka.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Topeka customers is up to 321 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka 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 Topeka fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 110 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 10.30%, or 41 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, east, and south Topeka 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 Topeka.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Topeka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka 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 Topeka fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 10.30%, or 41 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, east, and south Topeka 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 Topeka.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Topeka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka 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 Topeka fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Topeka, IL
CASSCOMM fixed wireless coverage
About 6.28%, or 25 people, have CASSCOMM fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, and southeast Topeka area. CASSCOMM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Topeka.
CASSCOMM fixed wireless download speeds
CASSCOMM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Topeka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, CASSCOMM fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Topeka. The fastest plan anyone in Topeka can order from CASSCOMM goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Topeka customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 52.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
CASSCOMM fixed wireless upload speeds
In Topeka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CASSCOMM fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, CASSCOMM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Topeka fixed wireless providers. CASSCOMM offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Topeka is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, CASSCOMM customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Topeka Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Topeka or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Topeka compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Topeka are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 161 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.24% in Topeka.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Topeka 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
- Liverpool, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Poplar City, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Manito, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monterey, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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