Internet Providers in Rudy, Arkansas
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Internet Statistics for Rudy, AR
| Providers: | 7 |
|---|---|
| Max Advertised Speed: | 1,000 Mbps |
| Fiber: | Available |
| Cable: | Available |
| DSL: | Available |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Rudy, Arkansas
45.9% Available
1,000 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
42.7% Available
60 Mbps
Download
5 Mbps
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33.3% Available
100 Mbps
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20 Mbps
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Internet Access in Rudy, Arkansas
FCC data shows two major broadband service options around Rudy: coaxial cable (45.94% coverage) and DSL (62.92% coverage). Coaxial cable Internet service is delivered through cable TV providers via pre-existing coaxial copper TV wires strung up on utility poles. DSL Internet, similarly, is delivered via phone wires. As a rule, DSL is somewhat slower than cable service, especially in houses not able to access a cable or other wired alternative, seeing as these locations are frequently farther away from the DSL switch.
Coverage from Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet, in most cases, will overlap. As a result, the decision between Viasat and HughesNet is common.
Cox Communications and CenturyLink also offer Internet service in Rudy, with 45 percent and 42 percent coverage in the city respectively.
The packages displayed on this page are collected individually through our research staff.
For a granular look at broadband competition around the area, click the map below. The average amount of broadband competition is 1.67 companies in each census block. This leaves 49.03% of residents with only one provider, or no coverage at all.
- There are 11 internet providers in Rudy with 7 of those offering residential service
- Rudy is the 80th most connected city in Arkansas ahead of Van Buren, Alma, Mountainburg, and Mulberry, but behind Fort Smith.
Internet Statistics 2021
49.0% of consumers in Rudy
1,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Rudy, Arkansas
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| CenturyLink | 60 Mbps | DSL | 2m 16s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
| AT&T Internet | 100 Mbps | DSL and Fixed Wireless | 1m 21s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Rudy, Arkansas
- AT&T Internet - 33.3% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Cox - 45.9% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- CenturyLink - 42.7% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 60 Mbps
- Wave Rural Connect - 33.2% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Rudy - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Provider Competition Map For Rudy
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Cap Issues and Cord Cutting in Rudy
Data from our research team shows that common ISPs in Rudy use data caps for their residential Internet packages. Data caps are a public issue because customers see them as a tactic for limiting video streaming. Providers explain that they are a necessary strategy for managing network congestion. Either way, the problem is over-the-top streaming services, which can consume one to seven Gigabytes per hour.