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Internet Providers in Portia, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Portia, AR

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hillbilly Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.8%
  • 4. empower
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Arrowhead Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Portia, AR

Viasat Internet stands as Portia, Arkansas's leading service provider. They cover 100% of the area using satellite technology, offering maximum download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Their service begins at $99.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat ensures reliable internet access for all residents, even in areas without fiber or DSL.

Hughesnet, another satellite provider, also covers 100% of Portia. They offer maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps with a starting price of $49.99 per month. Though slightly slower than Viasat, Hughesnet presents a more affordable option.

Together, Viasat and Hughesnet guarantee widespread satellite internet availability. Additionally, cable and fiber connections are fully available, ensuring various choices for residents. However, DSL is not an option, and fixed wireless services have limited availability.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
  • Arrowhead Broadband
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • empower
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portia, AR

Provider Connection Types in Portia, AR

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

List of Internet Providers in Portia, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Hillbilly Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
empower Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Arrowhead Broadband Cable 100 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portia, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Hillbilly Wireless $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
empower $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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
Arrowhead Broadband $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable

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