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Shop the best Lawrence internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.282% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 25 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $39.00 | 250 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Mercury Wireless Indiana .  | $65.00 | 30 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| KwiKom Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 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 Aug 9, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.95%
2 providers - 97.21%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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 $39 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 166 Mbps | 116 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Viasat | 2 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Midcontinent Communications | 113 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| KwiKom Communications | 20 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lawrence.
The largest internet providers in Lawrence are AT&T, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, 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 cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 98% of the area. Lawrence’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lawrence 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $57.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.20 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $1.06.
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, 197 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Lawrence covering 98% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lawrence residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $39/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $57.00.
Midcontinent Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 250 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.16 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $1.06.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 197 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $57.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lawrence, $1.06.
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, 197 Mbps.
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 Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in Lawrence with plans starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $57.00.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lawrence, covering 1.282% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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