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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
KanOkla Communications  | $60.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Encounter Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 76% |
| Sumner Communications | $28.00 | 6 - 70 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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 100% of Arkansas City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% 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 5,000 Mbps.
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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*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 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $54.71.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $2.10.
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 Arkansas City. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arkansas City's providers, 55 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.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $54.71.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $2.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 55 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 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Arkansas City, $54.71.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arkansas City, $2.10.
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, 55 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Arkansas City with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Arkansas City. The next fastest internet provider in Arkansas City is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% 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, $54.71.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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