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Internet Providers in Plains, Kansas

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Home Internet in Plains, 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: 99.7%
  • 3. United Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. IdeaTek
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92%
  • 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: 11.9%

Best Internet Providers in Plains, KS

In Plains, Kansas, Viasat Internet holds the top spot among providers. Offering satellite connections with 100% city coverage, Viasat ensures every resident can use its services. With download speeds up to 12 Mbps and a starting price of $69.99 per month, it is a common choice. However, its speed may not satisfy heavy internet users. In a city lacking DSL and fiber, Viasat's universal access stands out, albeit at a higher cost.

Hughesnet, also a satellite provider, ranks second with 99.70% coverage. Hughesnet delivers faster download speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. This offers better speed and value compared to Viasat.

Always ON, third in rank, provides fixed wireless connections but only covers 11.90% of the city. Offering download speeds of 25 Mbps and a starting price of $60 per month, it strikes a balance in speed but lags in coverage compared to satellite options.

In Plains, with 100% satellite and 99% fixed wireless coverage, residents have several options. They must balance trade-offs between speed, price, and availability.

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
  • 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
  • United Wireless
  • IdeaTek
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Plains, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plains, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.78%

List of Internet Providers in Plains, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
United Wireless Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
IdeaTek Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Plains, 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
United Wireless $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
IdeaTek $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, 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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