Who is our top ranked provider in Kansas City MO? [Updated]

Kansas City, Missouri Broadband Internet Service

Kansas City, MO has a total of 7 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 7 internet service options in Kansas City. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Kansas City is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.4%
2	Alphabet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	98.2%
3	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	72.8%
4	Wisper	wireless	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	89.2%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	KC Web	wireless	40 Mbps	40 Mbps	40.6%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Kansas City MO Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Kansas City have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Kansas City compare to Cass County? The average speed in Kansas City is 35.71 Mbps which is faster than Cass County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Missouri average of 24.63 Mbps.

Kansas City Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Cass County is 20.38 Mbps based upon 135064 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Kansas City is 11.29 Mbps. This is 57.2% faster than the average in Missouri and 2.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Kansas City is 75.2% faster than the Cass County average and 10.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Kansas City is 11.29 Mbps. This is 150.3% faster than the Cass County average and 2.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 72.0% of Cass County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 24.5% of Cass County residents

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 Kansas 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Kansas City, Missouri.

Who has the fastest internet service in Kansas City?

Spectrum, Alphabet and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Kansas City.

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

The following zip codes were used: 64012, 64053, 64055, 64064, 64068, 64079, 64082, 64101, 64102, 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64120, 64121, 64123, 64124, 64125, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64136, 64137, 64138, 64139, 64141, 64144, 64145, 64146, 64147, 64148, 64149, 64150, 64151, 64152, 64153, 64154, 64155, 64156, 64157, 64158, 64161, 64163, 64164, 64165, 64166, 64167, 64168, 64170, 64171, 64172, 64179, 64180, 64183, 64184, 64185, 64187, 64188, 64190, 64191, 64192, 64193, 64194, 64195, 64196, 64197, 64198, 64199, 64944 and 64999

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Kansas City internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Kansas City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clayton, Fulton, Ofallon, Seneca, Ste Genevieve, Whiteman Afb, Woodson Terrace

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Kansas City - Spectrum, Alphabet and AT&T.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.4% of Kansas City.

Kansas 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.