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Internet providers in Lawrence, KS
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Lawrence, KS internet providers
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AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.282% |
AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
MIDCO | - | 150 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Mercury Wireless | $39.95 | 3 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
JMZ Corporation | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Pixius | $59.95 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Lawrence internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lawrence 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 Lawrence area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Lawrence residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.280% of those living in Lawrence.
There are seven internet providers serving the Lawrence area, and 97.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lawrence's seven internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Lawrence
The largest internet providers in Lawrence are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Lawrence.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lawrence residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Lawrence’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Lawrence residents.

AT&T DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Lawrence covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lawrence 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $47.98.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 231 Mbps.

HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Lawrence covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lawrence 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $47.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $0.96.
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 Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 231 Mbps.

Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Lawrence covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lawrence 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $47.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 231 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Lawrence?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lawrence with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.282% of households in Lawrence. The next fastest internet provider in Lawrence is MIDCO, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 98% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Lawrence?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Lawrence with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $47.98.
Is fiber internet available in Lawrence?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lawrence, covering 1.282% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
How can I lower my cable bill?
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.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.