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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Golden Belt Telephone  | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.85%
2 providers - 91.35%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Great Bend 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 Great Bend area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Great Bend residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in Great Bend.
There are six internet providers serving the Great Bend area, and 91.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Great Bend's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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| Cox | 110 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 151 Mbps | 119 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Great Bend.
The largest internet providers in Great Bend are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Great Bend.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Great Bend residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 99% of the area. Great Bend’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Great Bend 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 nearly all households in Great Bend covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Great Bend 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 Great Bend, $55.98.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Bend, $2.95.
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 Great Bend. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Bend's providers, 71 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Great Bend covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Great Bend residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Great Bend, $55.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Bend, $2.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Great Bend. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Bend's providers, 71 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 Great Bend covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Great Bend 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 Great Bend, $55.98.
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 Great Bend, $2.95.
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 Great Bend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Great Bend's providers, 71 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Great Bend with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Great Bend. The next fastest internet provider in Great Bend is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Great Bend with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Great Bend, $55.98.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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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