| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.282% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Mercury Wireless Indiana .  | $65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Pixius Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| KwiKom Communications | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 98.95%
2 providers - 97.21%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lawrence 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 Lawrence area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Lawrence residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Lawrence.
There are seven internet providers serving the Lawrence area, and 97.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lawrence's seven internet providers, prices start at $50 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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| AT&T | 166 Mbps | 116 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 2 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Midcontinent Communications | 113 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| KwiKom Communications | 20 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lawrence.
The largest internet providers in Lawrence are AT&T, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lawrence.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lawrence residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 98% of the area. Lawrence’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lawrence 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 Lawrence covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lawrence 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 Lawrence, $59.28.
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 Lawrence, $3.95.
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 20 Mbps in Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 197 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 Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Lawrence covering 98% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lawrence residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $59.28.
Midcontinent Communications 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 Lawrence, $3.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 197 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 Lawrence covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lawrence 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 Lawrence, $59.28.
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 Lawrence, $3.95.
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 Lawrence. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lawrence's providers, 197 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lawrence with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lawrence. The next fastest internet provider in Lawrence is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.282% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in Lawrence with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Lawrence, $59.28.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lawrence, covering 1.282% of the city.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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