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Colby, KS internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL99%
S&T Communications $65.00 -Cable100%
S&T Communications $65.00 -DSL100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL2.022%
S&T Communications $65.00 -Fiber-optic1.238%

*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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Colby internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    10000 Mbps

    Provider: Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5159

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 99.26%

    3 providers - 2.02%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 3.010%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Colby 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 Colby area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Colby residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.010% of those living in Colby.

There are six internet providers serving the Colby area, and 99.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Colby's six internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Colby

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
AT&T 78 Mbps 99 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Colby.

Compare Colby internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Colby – 50 Mbps

    KS – 121 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Colby – 12 Mbps

    KS – 60 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Colby.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Colby

The largest internet providers in Colby are AT&T and S&T Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Colby.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Colby residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from S&T Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Colby’s third most-available internet provider, S&T Communications, offers DSL to around 100% of Colby residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.768 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 Colby covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Colby 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Colby, $54.99.

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 Colby, $1.10.

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 0.768 Mbps in Colby. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colby's providers, 88 Mbps.

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S&T Communications cable internet

Provider

S&T Communications

Starting price*
$65/mo.
Max download speed

null Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 S&T Communications offers broadband to all households in Colby covering 100% of the area.

S&T Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Colby residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for S&T Communications start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Colby, $54.99.

S&T Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Colby, $1.10.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, S&T Communications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Colby. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Colby's providers, 88 Mbps.

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S&T Communications DSL internet

Provider

S&T Communications

Starting price*
$65/mo.
Max download speed

null Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 S&T Communications offers broadband to all households in Colby covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from S&T Communications uses telephone lines in Colby 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 S&T Communications start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Colby, $54.99.

S&T Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Colby, $1.10.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, S&T Communications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Colby. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Colby's providers, 88 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Colby, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Colby, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Colby and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Colby at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Colby at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Colby residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Colby may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Colby cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Colby with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.022% of households in Colby. The next fastest internet provider in Colby is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.

Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Colby with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Colby, $54.99.

S&T Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Colby, covering 1.238% of the city.

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.

Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

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