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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Fusion Cloud Services 
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- | - | DSL | 2.390% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Mercury Wireless Indiana .
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$65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| KwiKom Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
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King Street Wireless
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- | - | Wireless | 100% |
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Haug Communications
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$55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 6.340% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 2.39%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 66609 ZIP code 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 66609 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Topeka, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are nine internet providers serving the 66609 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 66609, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 66609 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 66609 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 100% of the area. Topeka’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 66609 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 66609 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Topeka, $60.00.
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 Topeka, $2.00.
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 66609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Topeka's providers, 74 Mbps.
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Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 66609 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 66609 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Topeka, $60.00.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Topeka, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 66609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Topeka's providers, 74 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 66609 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 66609 ZIP 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 Topeka, $60.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Topeka, $2.00.
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 66609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Topeka's providers, 74 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 66609 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 66609. The next fastest internet provider in the 66609 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 66609 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Topeka, $60.00.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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