Compare Merriam internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Merriam – Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Merriam – Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Merriam.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 18% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 72% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.417% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.417% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Packet Layer | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Wisper ISP | $65.00 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 80% |
*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.
**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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 99.98%
4+ providers - 72.91%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Merriam 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 Merriam area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Merriam residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 99% of those living in Merriam.
There are nine internet providers serving the Merriam area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Merriam's nine internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Merriam are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Merriam.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Merriam residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 18% of the area. Merriam’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Merriam 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Merriam covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Merriam 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 Merriam, $58.12.
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 Merriam, $0.30.
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 20 Mbps in Merriam. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merriam's providers, 444 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Merriam covering 18% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Merriam than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Merriam, $58.12.
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 Merriam, $0.30.
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 1,000 Mbps in Merriam. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merriam's providers, 444 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 Sep 23, 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 Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Merriam covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Merriam residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Merriam, $58.12.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Merriam, $0.30.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Merriam. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merriam's providers, 444 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Merriam, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Merriam, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Merriam and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Merriam at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Merriam at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Merriam 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 Merriam 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 Merriam cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Merriam with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Merriam. The next fastest internet provider in Merriam is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Merriam with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Merriam, $58.12.
Google Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Merriam, covering 100% of the city. Consolidated Communications also offers fiber internet in Merriam and is available to 72% of households.
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