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Internet Providers in Charleston, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Charleston, AR

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9.8%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 54.4%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 94%
  • 6. 360 Communications (OK)
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.9%
  • Wave Rural Connect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 79.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.9%
  • 360 Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.4%

Best Internet Providers in Charleston, AR

In Charleston, Arkansas, Brightspeed and Optimum stand out as top internet providers. Brightspeed, utilizing a DSL connection, covers 94% of the area with maximum download speeds up to 80 Mbps. At $50 per month, it offers extensive coverage and reasonable speeds.

Meanwhile, Optimum delivers significantly higher speeds via a cable connection, reaching up to 400 Mbps. However, it only covers 54.40% of Charleston. Optimum's starting price is more affordable at $40 per month, making it a great option for those in its service area who need high-speed internet.

Satellite providers like Viasat Internet offer the most extensive coverage in Charleston, spanning 100% of the area with maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps. Despite its broad reach, Viasat's starting price is higher at $99.99 per month. Charleston sees strong DSL and satellite coverage, with less common cable and fiber connections. For areas lacking reliable DSL or cable, Viasat ensures connectivity with its extensive satellite coverage, even in remote locations. Fixed wireless options also enhance internet access in underserved parts of the city.

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
  • AT&T
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Wave Rural Connect
79.55%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Charleston, AR

Provider Connection Types in Charleston, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Charleston, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.009999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
39.07%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
4.19%

List of Internet Providers in Charleston, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Optimum Cable 400 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
360 Communications (OK) Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
360 Broadband Fixed Wireless 60 Mbps

Internet Providers in Charleston, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
360 Communications (OK) $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wave Rural Connect $49.95/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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