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Internet Providers in Gem, Kansas

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Home Internet in Gem, KS

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 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. Nex-Tech
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.4%
  • 4. S&T
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.3%
  • 5. 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: 28%

Best Internet Providers in Gem, KS

In Gem, Kansas, Viasat Internet is a leading provider, offering citywide satellite coverage. This provider offers a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps, with plans starting at $49.99 per month.

Another strong contender in the ISP market in Gem is Hughesnet. Similar to Viasat, they also provide citywide coverage with their satellite connection. Compared with Viasat, Hughesnet offers a faster maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Like Viasat, the plans for Hughesnet begin at $49.99 per month.

Starlink provides Gem residents with a third option. They also offer a satellite connection that covers the entire city. In terms of speed, they outdo their competitors by offering a range of 50-220 Mbps. However, this comes with a higher starting price of $90 per month, which is nearly double the cost of plans from Viasat and Hughesnet.

Despite the wide satellite coverage in Gem, other types of connections, such as DSL, cable, and fiber, are scarce or non-existent. Nonetheless, fixed wireless proves to be significant in areas underserved by other types of connections.

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
  • Viasat
  • S&T
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Nex-Tech
57.43000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Gem, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Gem, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.67%

List of Internet Providers in Gem, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Nex-Tech Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
S&T Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Gem, KS

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
Nex-Tech $57.94/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
S&T Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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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