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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Valu-Net  | $61.95 | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 94% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Mercury Wireless Indiana . | $65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.14%
3 providers - 90.99%
4+ providers - 0.46%
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 $50 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
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.
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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 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, $61.16.
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, $0.86.
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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*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 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 $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $61.16.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emporia, $0.86.
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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*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.
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, $61.16.
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, $0.86.
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.
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.
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 $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $61.16.
Valu-Net is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Emporia, covering 94% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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