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Internet Providers in Altoona, Kansas

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Home Internet in Altoona, KS

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 84.2%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%
  • 5. 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

KwiKom Communications dominates the internet service sector in Altoona, Kansas. The company boasts a robust coverage of 99% across the city and provides either fixed wireless or fiber connections. KwiKom delivers maximum download speeds of up to a staggering 1 Gbps, perfect for online gaming, heavy streaming, or large-scale data usage at work. Starting at just $55 monthly, it's an incredibly budget-friendly option, considering the high speeds and extensive coverage.

Hot on KwiKom's tail is Viasat Internet. With a solid 100% availability rate, Viasat's satellite technology ensures no corner of Altoona is left without coverage. Even though they offer maximum download speeds of just 50 Mbps—slower than their KwiKom rival—it's still more than competent for regular browsing, standard streaming, and typical work tasks. With prices kicking off at $49.99 a month, Viasat is another economical option.

So, whether speed, cost, or extensive connection coverage is top of the list for Altoona residents, both KwiKom Communications and Viasat Internet ensure every corner of the city can tap into the digital world. The combination of these two providers ensures a thriving and competitive internet landscape across the city.

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
  • 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
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
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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