| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Eagle Communications  | - | - | Cable | 69% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Eagle Communications | - | - | Wireless | 2.010% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.94%
2 providers - 68.90%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Abilene is comparable to the rest of Kansas - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Abilene area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Abilene residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.230% of those living in Abilene.
There are five internet providers serving the Abilene area, and 68.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Abilene's five internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Abilene are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Abilene.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Abilene residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Abilene’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Abilene residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Abilene covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Abilene to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $4.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Abilene covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Abilene where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $4.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Abilene covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Abilene where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $4.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Abilene with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Abilene. The next fastest internet provider in Abilene is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Abilene with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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