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Internet Providers in Sterling, Kansas

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Home Internet in Sterling, KS
  • Provider
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Brightspeed
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Mutual Telecommunications
    • IdeaTek
    • UScellular
    • LR Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 62.2%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 65.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7%
  • 8. Mutual Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 9. IdeaTek
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.4%
  • LR Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 42.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Brightspeed
  • 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 Coverage Map and Store Locations for Sterling, Kansas

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

Internet Providers in Sterling, KS

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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 150 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

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