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Internet providers in Emporia, KS

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Emporia, KS internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL96%
Sparklight $45.00 200 - 940 MbpsCable100%
Valu-Net $61.95 150 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic94%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Mercury Wireless Indiana . $65.00 30 - 150 MbpsWireless100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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Emporia internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    5000 Mbps

    Provider: AT&T

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    24771

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.97%

    2 providers - 99.14%

    3 providers - 90.99%

    4+ providers - 0.46%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 94%

    Fiber - 90%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Emporia 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 Emporia area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Emporia residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in Emporia.

There are six internet providers serving the Emporia area, and 99.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Emporia's six internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Emporia

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
HughesNet 13 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
Sparklight 108 Mbps 10 Mbps Cable
AT&T 308 Mbps 177 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emporia.

Compare Emporia internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Emporia – 82 Mbps

    KS – 121 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Emporia – 72 Mbps

    KS – 60 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emporia.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Emporia

The largest internet providers in Emporia are AT&T, Sparklight, and Valu-Net bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Emporia.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Emporia residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Emporia’s third most-available internet provider, Valu-Net, offers fiber-optic to around 94% of Emporia residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.768 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Emporia covering 96% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Emporia 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 Emporia, $60.32.

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 Emporia, $0.85.

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 0.768 Mbps in Emporia. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 346 Mbps.

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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$45/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Emporia covering 100% of the area.

Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Emporia residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $60.32.

Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emporia, $0.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Emporia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 346 Mbps.

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Valu-Net fiber-optic internet

Provider

Valu-Net

Starting price*
$61.95/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

94%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Valu-Net offers broadband to nearly all households in Emporia covering 94% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Valu-Net is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Emporia than other internet types.

Internet prices for Valu-Net start at $61.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $60.32.

Valu-Net customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 150 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.41 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emporia, $0.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Valu-Net offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Emporia. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 346 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Emporia, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Emporia, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Emporia and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Emporia at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Emporia at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Emporia residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Emporia may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Emporia cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Emporia with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Emporia. The next fastest internet provider in Emporia is Valu-Net, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 94% of the area.

Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Emporia with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $60.32.

Valu-Net is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Emporia, covering 94% of the city.

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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