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Paola, KS internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL98%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL1.154%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
Peoples Services $65.00 25 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic6.496%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL4.145%

*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.

**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Paola internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    10000 Mbps

    Provider: Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5588

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 97.78%

    3 providers - 12.44%

    4+ providers - 0.64%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 98%

    DSL - 98%

    Fiber - 0.640%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Paola 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 Paola area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Paola residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Paola, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are nine internet providers serving the Paola area, and 97.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Paola's nine internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Paola

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 68 Mbps 6 Mbps Cable
AT&T 19 Mbps 5 Mbps DSL
HughesNet 9 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
Viasat 19 Mbps 3 Mbps Satellite
KwiKom Communications 9 Mbps 2 Mbps Wireless

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

Compare Paola internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Paola – 44 Mbps

    KS – 121 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Paola – 6 Mbps

    KS – 60 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

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

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Top high-speed internet providers in Paola

The largest internet providers in Paola are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Paola.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Paola residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Paola’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Paola residents.

AT&T DSL internet

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

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 Paola covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Paola 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 Paola, $53.74.

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 Paola, $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 2 Mbps in Paola. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 157 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

7 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Paola covering 100% of the area.

Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Paola residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Paola, $53.74.

Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paola, $1.10.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in Paola. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 157 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 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.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Paola covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Paola 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Paola, $53.74.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paola, $1.10.

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 Paola. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Paola's providers, 157 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Paola with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.145% of households in Paola. The next fastest internet provider in Paola is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Paola with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Paola, $53.74.

Peoples Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Paola, covering 6.496% of the city.

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.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

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.

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