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Internet Providers in Sterling, Kansas

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Home Internet in Sterling, KS

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 65.1%
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 62.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7%
  • 7. Mutual Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 8. IdeaTek
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16%
  • 9. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.4%
  • LR Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 42.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, KS

In Sterling, Kansas, Brightspeed stands out for internet service when available. Brightspeed provides DSL and fiber connections, covering 59.10% of the city. It offers up to 940 Mbps in download speed, starting at $49 per month. This blend of speed and affordability suits those who need strong internet for streaming, gaming, or remote work.

Sterling residents should also look at Cox, which uses cable connections to cover 62.20% of the city. Cox offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at $50 per month. While a bit pricier than Brightspeed, Cox's higher speeds cater to heavy internet users. For areas where Brightspeed and Cox are not available, Viasat Internet covers the entire city with 100% availability. Viasat’s maximum download speed is 12 Mbps, with a starting price of $69.99 per month, ensuring internet access for all residents.

In Sterling, DSL connectivity stands at 49%, cable at 33%, fiber at 69%, fixed wireless at 99%, and satellite at 100%. Brightspeed and Cox together provide reliable service for most people in the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
  • UScellular
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • IdeaTek
  • LR Communications
62.2%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sterling, KS

Provider Connection Types in Sterling, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
68.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
33.43%

List of Internet Providers in Sterling, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Mutual Telecommunications Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
IdeaTek Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
LR Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sterling, KS

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mutual Telecommunications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
IdeaTek $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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