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Internet Providers in Emporia, Kansas

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Home Internet in Emporia, 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. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 79.9%
  • 4. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.4%
  • 6. IdeaTek
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.3%
  • 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: 67.9%

Best Internet Providers in Emporia, KS

Emporia, Kansas internet users can consider AT&T Internet as their first choice. Boasting availability across 36% of the city, AT&T offers both a fixed wireless and IPBB connection. It features a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps and a starting monthly rate of $55. While coverage may seem limited, AT&T provides an appealing mix of connection types, flexibly catering to various user needs and striking a balance between speed and cost-effectiveness.

Residents can also consider alternative providers, Viasat Internet, and Hughesnet, both providing city-wide coverage. Viasat's satellite connection delivers a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps. In contrast, Hughesnet offers a speedy service with a top download speed of 25 Mbps. The starting rate for both services stands at $49.99 per month.

Taking into account Emporia's excellent internet coverage rates, which include DSL at 37%, cable at 86%, fiber at 86%, fixed wireless at 98%, and satellite at 100%, users all over the city can access the internet, thanks to Viasat and Hughesnet's omnipresent service. The primary decision factor between these two providers comes down to an individual's preference for either greater speed or different connection types.

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
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
87.38%
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
  • Sparklight
85.98%

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Provider Connection Types in Emporia, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Emporia, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
36.68%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
85.97%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
86.06%

List of Internet Providers in Emporia, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Sparklight Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Emporia, 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
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
IdeaTek $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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