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Shop the best Arkansas City internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Pixius Communications  | $55.00 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| KanOkla Communications | $50.00 | 5 - 6 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Encounter Wireless | $59.99 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 76% |
| Sumner Communications | $28.00 | 6 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 71% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.55%
2 providers - 90.35%
3 providers - 0.21%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Arkansas City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Arkansas City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Arkansas City area, and 90.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arkansas City's eight internet providers, prices start at $28 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 135 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 367 Mbps | 226 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Arkansas City.
The largest internet providers in Arkansas City are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Arkansas City.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Arkansas City residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 99% of the area. Arkansas City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Arkansas City residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Arkansas City covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Arkansas City 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $46.62.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $4.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Arkansas City. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Arkansas City's providers, 51 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Arkansas City covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Arkansas City residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $46.62.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $4.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Arkansas City. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arkansas City's providers, 51 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Arkansas City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Arkansas City 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $46.62.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $4.66.
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 Arkansas City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Arkansas City's providers, 51 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Arkansas City with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Arkansas City. The next fastest internet provider in Arkansas City is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Sumner Communications offers the cheapest internet in Arkansas City with plans starting at $28/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $46.62.
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.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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