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Internet Providers in Hughes, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Hughes, AR

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 76.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.3%
  • 5. Aristotle.Net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.5%
  • 6. Ritter
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 41.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.1%

Best Internet Providers in Hughes, AR

In the rural Hughes, Arkansas area, AT&T Internet dominates as the chief provider, boasting a 34% coverage area. Through IPBB and fixed wireless connections, AT&T offers a top download speed of 10 Mbps. Starting from $55 per month, AT&T's plans balance decent speed with substantial coverage.

Compared to AT&T, Optimum earns the second spot but outperforms with an impressive maximum download speed of 400 Mbps. Using cable connection, it services 51% of the city. Starting at just $40 per month, Optimum's plans offer great value considering the speedy internet access it delivers. Hence, despite Hughes' small size and remote location, residents enjoy reliable and fast internet connections, thanks to the robust plans of AT&T and Optimum.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
19.33%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Aristotle.Net
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Ritter
41.72%

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Provider Connection Types in Hughes, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hughes, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
33.7%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.64999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Hughes, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 400 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Aristotle.Net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Ritter Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Hughes, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Aristotle.Net $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Ritter Communications $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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