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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.158% |
HCI Telcom  | - | - | DSL | 2.539% |
| Moundridge Telephone Co. | $44.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.288% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| KanOkla Communications | $60.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 99.59%
2 providers - 94.87%
3 providers - 3.83%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Newton 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 Newton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Newton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.250% of those living in Newton.
There are 10 internet providers serving the Newton area, and 94.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Newton's 10 internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Newton are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Newton.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Newton residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 98% of the area. Newton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Newton 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 Newton covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Newton 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 Newton, $53.74.
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 Newton, $1.38.
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 2 Mbps in Newton. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 299 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Newton covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Newton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Newton, $53.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newton, $1.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Newton. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 299 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 Newton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Newton 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 Newton, $53.74.
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 Newton, $1.38.
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 Newton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 299 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Newton with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Newton. The next fastest internet provider in Newton is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Newton with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newton, $53.74.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newton, covering 0.158% of the city.
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%.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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