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Internet Providers in West Helena, Arkansas

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Home Internet in West Helena, AR

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.4%
  • 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: 86.9%
  • 5. 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: 6.3%

Best Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

AT&T Internet stands out as the top service provider in West Helena, Arkansas, with its IPBB connection covering 86.90% of the city. The service promises download speeds of up to 18 Mbps, starting at $60 per month. While its speeds are on the lower side, AT&T's vast coverage offers reliable internet access to a large portion of residents.

Optimum follows closely, providing cable connections to 78.40% of West Helena. This provider offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at just $40 per month. Such high speeds make it a great option for gamers and streaming households. Although Optimum has slightly less coverage than AT&T, its lower price and higher speeds present a strong alternative for those needing more bandwidth.

Overall, West Helena residents benefit from a diverse internet landscape. With options including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL, most users can find a plan tailored to their needs and preferences.

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
86.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in West Helena, AR

Provider Connection Types in West Helena, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in West Helena, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
51.83%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
83.47%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.03%

List of Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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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