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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 60% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 9.930% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 64% |
Choctaw Telephone Co  | $47.95 | 2 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 20% |
| Peoples Services | $65.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.360% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 6.200% |
| 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% |
| KwiKom Communications | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?At 98%, broadband coverage in the 66071 ZIP code 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 66071 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 88% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.310% of those living in the 66071 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 66071 area, and 68.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 66071, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 66071 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and Choctaw Telephone Co bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 66071 ZIP code, covering 60% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 64% of the area. Paola’s third most-available internet provider, Choctaw Telephone Co, offers DSL to around 20% of residents in the 66071 ZIP code.
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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 most households in the 66071 ZIP code, covering 60% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Paola, $52.86.
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 Paola, $1.08.
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 66071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 172 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 Optimum offers broadband to most households in the 66071 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 66071 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Paola, $52.86.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paola, $1.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in 66071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 172 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.
DSL from Choctaw Telephone Co offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 66071 ZIP code, covering 20% of the area.
DSL internet from Choctaw Telephone Co uses telephone lines 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 Choctaw Telephone Co start at $47.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Paola, $52.86.
Choctaw Telephone Co customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 2 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $23.98 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paola, $1.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Choctaw Telephone Co offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 66071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 172 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 66071 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 66071 and the greater Paola area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Paola at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Paola at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 66071 ZIP, 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 Paola 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 Paola cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 66071 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 6.200% of households in 66071. The next fastest internet provider in the 66071 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 60% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in the 66071 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Paola, $52.86.
Peoples Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 66071 ZIP code, covering 7.360% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
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