Compare Wichita internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wichita – 150 Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wichita – 43 Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wichita.
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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 | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.950% |
HCI Telcom | - | - | DSL | 1.895% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Cox | 156 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 196 Mbps | 178 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wichita.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Wichita, $49.12.
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 Wichita, $2.34.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wichita, $49.12.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wichita, $2.34.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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, $49.12.
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 Wichita, $2.34.
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, $49.12.
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.
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.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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