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Shop the best Lamar internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Suddenlink | $35.00 | 100 - 10 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Pixius Communications  | $55.00 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.23%
2 providers - 95.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lamar is comparable to the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Lamar area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Lamar residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Lamar, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Lamar area, and 95.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lamar's five internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 25 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lamar.
The largest internet providers in Lamar are AT&T, Suddenlink, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lamar.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lamar residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Suddenlink, which covers 99% of the area. Lamar’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lamar residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Lamar covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lamar 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lamar, $48.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lamar, $1.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Lamar. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lamar's providers, 16 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Suddenlink offers broadband to all households in Lamar covering 99% of the area.
Suddenlink’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lamar residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Suddenlink start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lamar, $48.00.
Suddenlink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lamar, $1.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Lamar. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lamar's providers, 16 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Lamar covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lamar 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lamar, $48.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lamar, $1.60.
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 Lamar. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lamar's providers, 16 Mbps.
HughesNet is the fastest internet provider in Lamar with download speeds up to 25 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Lamar. The next fastest internet provider in Lamar is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 18 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Suddenlink offers the cheapest internet in Lamar with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lamar, $48.00.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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%.
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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