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Internet Providers in
Portland, AR

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Home Internet in Portland, AR
  • Provider
    • EarthLink
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • XNET WiFi
    • SwyftConnect
    • SkyRider Communications
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    18 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 26.7%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.8%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. SwyftConnect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 63.5%
  • 8. SkyRider Communications
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Portland, AR

In Portland, Arkansas, Viasat Internet provides satellite connections with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Covering 100% of the city, Viasat ensures all residents can access its service, though it starts at $99.99 per month. This combination of speed and extensive coverage appeals to those who value reliability and consistent service.

Hughesnet also offers satellite internet with 100% coverage in Portland, reaching speeds up to 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet serves as a cost-effective option for residents who do not need the highest speeds.

AT&T Internet offers IPBB and 5G connections but covers only 28.60% of Portland. With a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and prices beginning at $60 per month, AT&T's limited availability makes it less accessible.

Portland heavily relies on satellite internet, evident in the full coverage provided by both Viasat and Hughesnet. Cable and fixed wireless options are also present, but fiber remains unavailable in the area.

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
  • EarthLink
26.650000000000002%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • SwyftConnect
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Portland, Arkansas

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 Portland, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portland, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
61.629999999999995%

Internet Providers in Portland, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink $64.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 18 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. IPBB, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
SwyftConnect $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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