Compare Parsons internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Parsons – 50 Mbps
KS – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Parsons – 15 Mbps
KS – 60 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Parsons.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 99.88%
2 providers - 98.85%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Parsons 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 Parsons area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Parsons residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Parsons, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Parsons area, and 98.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Parsons's four internet providers, prices start at $45 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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Sparklight | 71 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 48 Mbps | 29 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Parsons.
The largest internet providers in Parsons are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Parsons.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Parsons residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Parsons’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Parsons 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 Parsons covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Parsons 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 Parsons, $58.75.
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 Parsons, $0.95.
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 Parsons. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Parsons's providers, 64 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 Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Parsons covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Parsons residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Parsons, $58.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Parsons, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Parsons. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Parsons's providers, 64 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 Parsons covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Parsons 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 Parsons, $58.75.
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 Parsons, $0.95.
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 Parsons. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Parsons's providers, 64 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Parsons with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Parsons. The next fastest internet provider in Parsons is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Parsons with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Parsons, $58.75.
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.
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.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.