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Internet Providers in Mankato, Kansas

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Home Internet in Mankato, KS

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 4. Cunningham Telephone &
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 66.9%
  • NCKCN
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.2%
  • Nex-Tech
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.3%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.2%
  • 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: 22.1%

Best Internet Providers in Mankato, KS

In Mankato, Kansas, Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider, offering satellite connections with 100% coverage. Its maximum download speed is 12 Mbps, suitable for basic internet use but less ideal for heavy demand activities like streaming or gaming. Priced at $69.99 per month, Viasat ensures full coverage city-wide, despite being more expensive.

HughesNet comes in second, also providing satellite connections with 99.80% coverage. It offers faster speeds of up to 100 Mbps, making it better for bandwidth-heavy activities. HughesNet's service starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month, offering better value for many. Both providers dominate Mankato's internet market, emphasizing the reliance on satellite connections due to limited DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options in 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
  • Viasat
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • NCKCN
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cunningham Telephone &
  • Nex-Tech
66.9%

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Provider Connection Types in Mankato, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mankato, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
63.57000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.63%

List of Internet Providers in Mankato, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Cunningham Telephone & Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
NCKCN Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Nex-Tech Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Mankato, 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Cunningham Telephone & Cable $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
NCKCN $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nex-Tech $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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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