Compare Ottawa internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ottawa – 67 Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ottawa – 11 Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ottawa.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Vyve Broadband | - | 105 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
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 - 99.44%
2 providers - 96.83%
3 providers - 0.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Ottawa 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 Ottawa area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Ottawa residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ottawa, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Ottawa area, and 96.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ottawa's seven 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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Vyve Broadband | 105 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
KwiKom Communications | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
Viasat | 14 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 32 Mbps | 17 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ottawa.
The largest internet providers in Ottawa are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Ottawa.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Ottawa residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Ottawa’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Ottawa 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 Ottawa covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, $60.83.
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 Ottawa, $4.06.
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 Ottawa. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ottawa's providers, 30 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 Ottawa covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ottawa 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 Ottawa, $60.83.
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 Ottawa, $4.06.
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 Ottawa. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ottawa's providers, 30 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 Ottawa covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ottawa 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 Ottawa, $60.83.
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 Ottawa, $4.06.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ottawa. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ottawa's providers, 30 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Ottawa with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Ottawa. The next fastest internet provider in Ottawa is Vyve Broadband, offering download speeds up to 960 Mbps to 99% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Ottawa with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ottawa, $60.83.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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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.
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.