Who is our top ranked provider in Garden City KS? [Updated]

Garden City, Kansas Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Garden City, Kansas and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Garden City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Cox	Cable	1000 Mbps	35 Mbps	95.7%
2	Wheatland Electric	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Garden City KS Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Garden City are compared to Finney County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Kansas overall?
Average download speeds in Garden City of 19.65 Mbps are faster than the Finney County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Kansas.

Garden City Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Garden City residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Garden City, KS providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Garden City is 26.6% slower than the average in Kansas and 39.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Finney County population
The average internet download speed in Garden City is 19.65 Mbps based upon 25776 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.3% of the Garden City population

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Garden City residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Garden City, Kansas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Garden City?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Garden City.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Garden City, Kansas?

The following zip codes were used: 67846

How do the internet speeds in Garden City compare to other cities in Kansas?

Click through to see how the Garden City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alma, Bonner Springs, Coffeyville, Conway Springs, Ozawkie, Stockton, Wamego

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Garden City, Kansas?

Wheatland Electric provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Garden City.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Garden City, KS residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Garden City Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.