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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.240% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.950% |
HCI Telcom  | - | - | DSL | 1.895% |
| 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% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| KanOkla Communications | $60.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 38% |
| Sumner Communications | $28.00 | 6 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 16% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 13% |
*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 - 98.82%
2 providers - 95.49%
3 providers - 1.89%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wichita 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 Wichita area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wichita residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 42% of those living in Wichita.
There are 10 internet providers serving the Wichita area, and 95.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wichita's 10 internet providers, prices start at $28 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wichita are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wichita.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Wichita residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 97% of the area. Wichita’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wichita 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 Wichita covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wichita 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 Wichita, $51.62.
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 Wichita, $1.29.
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 Wichita. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wichita's providers, 306 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 Wichita covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wichita 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 Wichita, $51.62.
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 Wichita, $1.29.
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 Wichita. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wichita's providers, 306 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 Wichita covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wichita 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 Wichita, $51.62.
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 Wichita, $1.29.
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 Wichita. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wichita's providers, 306 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Wichita with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Wichita. The next fastest internet provider in Wichita is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.240% of the area.
Sumner Communications offers the cheapest internet in Wichita with plans starting at $28/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wichita, $51.62.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wichita, covering 4.240% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Wichita and is available to 1.950% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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