Compare 67601 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hays – 80 Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hays – 56 Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hays.
Internet providers in 67601
Internet providers in your area
67601 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Golden Belt Telephone  | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Eagle Communications | - | - | Cable | 83% |
| Golden Belt Telephone | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.930% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Eagle Communications | - | - | Wireless | 2.630% |
| Golden Belt Telephone | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 0.380% |
*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.
Need help?67601 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
5021
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 94.69%
3 providers - 78.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 67601 ZIP code 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 67601 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in the 67601 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 67601 area, and 94.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 67601, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Hays
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Belt Telephone | 69 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Eagle Communications | 89 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hays.
Top high-speed internet providers in 67601
The largest internet providers serving the 67601 ZIP code are AT&T, Golden Belt Telephone, and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 67601 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Golden Belt Telephone, which covers 100% of the area. Hays’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 67601 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 67601 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Hays, $62.48.
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 Hays, $2.02.
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 67601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hays's providers, 266 Mbps.
Golden Belt Telephone fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Golden Belt Telephone offers broadband to all households in the 67601 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Golden Belt Telephone is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 67601 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Golden Belt Telephone start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hays, $62.48.
Golden Belt Telephone customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hays, $2.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Golden Belt Telephone offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 67601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hays's providers, 266 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 67601 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 67601 ZIP 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 Hays, $62.48.
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 Hays, $2.02.
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 67601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hays's providers, 266 Mbps.
Internet providers in 67601 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 67601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in 67601. The next fastest internet provider in the 67601 ZIP code is Golden Belt Telephone, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 67601 ZIP with service starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Hays, $62.48.
Golden Belt Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 67601 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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