| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Zito Media LP  | $39.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 67% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| United Communications Association | $40.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 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 - 97.11%
2 providers - 66.57%
3 providers - 0.42%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Liberal 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 Liberal area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Liberal residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.670% of those living in Liberal.
There are six internet providers serving the Liberal area, and 66.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Liberal's six internet providers, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Liberal are AT&T, Zito Media LP, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Liberal.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Liberal residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Zito Media LP, which covers 67% of the area. Liberal’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Liberal 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 Liberal covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Liberal 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 Liberal, $53.99.
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 Liberal, $2.25.
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 Liberal. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Liberal's providers, 32 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 Zito Media LP offers broadband to most households in Liberal covering 67% of the area.
Zito Media LP’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Liberal residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Zito Media LP start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Liberal, $53.99.
Zito Media LP customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Liberal, $2.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Zito Media LP offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Liberal. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Liberal's providers, 32 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Liberal covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Liberal 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Liberal, $53.99.
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 Liberal, $2.25.
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 Liberal. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Liberal's providers, 32 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Liberal with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Liberal. The next fastest internet provider in Liberal is United Communications Association, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Zito Media LP offers the cheapest internet in Liberal with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Liberal, $53.99.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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