Internet providers in Derby, KS
Derby is a city in Kansas with about 25,801 residents and roughly 11,399 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Derby, KS
Share of residential locations in Derby where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 98% | Check availability |
| 2 | Cox | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 3 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 88% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 51% | |
| 6 | JMZ | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 7 | IdeaTek Telcom | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 8 | Twin Valley Management | Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed wireless | 22% | |
| 9 | The Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Association | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Derby
AT&T reports service to the most residential locations in Derby, about 98%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (AT&T, Cox, AMG Technology Investment Group, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. AMG Technology Investment Group and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Derby?
Fiber is widely available: about 81% of locations in Derby can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 97% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 98% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Derby that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Derby at a glance
About 94% of households in Derby have a broadband subscription, 5 points above the Kansas average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Derby?
Yes, in part. About 81% of residential locations in Derby can get fiber, 88% can get cable, and about 97% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Derby?
AT&T reports service to about 98% of residential locations in Derby, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Derby?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Derby, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Derby?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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