| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.467% |
Vyve Broadband  | - | 105 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Mammoth Networks | - | - | DSL | 9.606% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Vistabeam | $47.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Mammoth Networks | - | - | Wireless | 44% |
*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 - 97.26%
2 providers - 94.30%
3 providers - 15.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Douglas is comparable to the rest of Wyoming - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Douglas area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Douglas residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 46% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Douglas.
There are six internet providers serving the Douglas area, and 94.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Douglas's six internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 960 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Douglas are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Douglas.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Douglas residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Douglas’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Douglas 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 nearly all households in Douglas covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Douglas 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $58.23.
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 Douglas, $3.06.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Douglas. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Douglas's providers, 377 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 Douglas covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Douglas 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $58.23.
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 Douglas, $3.06.
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 Douglas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Douglas's providers, 377 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 Douglas covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Douglas 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $58.23.
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 Douglas, $3.06.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Douglas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Douglas's providers, 377 Mbps.
Vyve Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Douglas with download speeds up to 960 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Douglas. The next fastest internet provider in Douglas is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 88% of the area.
Vistabeam offers the cheapest internet in Douglas with plans starting at $47.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $58.23.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Douglas, covering 7.467% of the city.
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.
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.
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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