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Internet Providers in Altoona, Kansas

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Home Internet in Altoona, KS

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 84.2%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%
  • KWIKOM
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 56%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.3%

Best Internet Providers in Altoona, KS

Brightspeed delivers DSL internet to 84.20% of Altoona, Kansas. With maximum download speeds of 80 Mbps and a starting price of $50 per month, it balances speed and affordability well. Although it doesn't completely cover the city, its significant reach and moderate speeds suit most average internet users looking for dependable service.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet provide 100% coverage in Altoona via satellite connections. Viasat offers speeds of up to 150 Mbps, starting at $99.99 per month. HughesNet, though slower with a top speed of 100 Mbps, is more budget-friendly at $49.99 per month. Their extensive satellite coverage ensures all residents have access to these services, making them ideal for areas lacking DSL or other wired connections. Altoona boasts a diverse range of internet options, including DSL, cable, and fixed wireless, with satellite being the most universally available.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
9.379999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • KWIKOM
56.03%

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Provider Connection Types in Altoona, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altoona, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.04%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
56.19%

List of Internet Providers in Altoona, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
KWIKOM Fixed Wireless, Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Altoona, KS

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
KwiKom Communications $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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