Compare Abilene internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Abilene – 74 Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Abilene – 24 Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Abilene.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Eagle Communications | - | - | Cable | 69% |
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% |
Eagle Communications | - | - | Wireless | 2.010% |
*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 - 99.94%
2 providers - 68.90%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Abilene 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 Abilene area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Abilene residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.230% of those living in Abilene.
There are five internet providers serving the Abilene area, and 68.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Abilene's five internet providers, prices start at $55 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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Eagle Communications | 94 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 20 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Abilene.
The largest internet providers in Abilene are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Abilene.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Abilene residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Abilene’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Abilene 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 all households in Abilene covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Abilene 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $4.71.
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 2 Mbps in Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 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 Abilene covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Abilene 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 Abilene, $61.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $4.71.
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 Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Abilene covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Abilene 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 Abilene, $61.25.
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 Abilene, $4.71.
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 Abilene. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Abilene with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Abilene. The next fastest internet provider in Abilene is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Abilene with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $61.25.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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.