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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.346% |
CoBridge Communications  | - | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.38%
3 providers - 1.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 75%, broadband coverage in Rolla is slightly lower than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Rolla area will have access to cable, which covers 71% of Rolla residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 24% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.360% of those living in Rolla.
There are four internet providers serving the Rolla area, and 98.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rolla's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rolla are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Rolla.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Rolla residents, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Rolla’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Rolla 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Rolla covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Rolla 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rolla, $3.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Rolla. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 39 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 Rolla covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rolla 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $61.66.
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 Rolla, $3.25.
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 Rolla. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 39 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Rolla covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rolla 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rolla, $3.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Rolla. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 39 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Rolla with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 73% of households in Rolla. The next fastest internet provider in Rolla is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 2.346% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Rolla with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $61.66.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rolla, covering 2.346% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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