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Internet Providers in Columbus, Arkansas

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Walnut Hill Telephone Co
    • Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Columbus, 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: 99%
  • 3. Walnut Hill Telephone Co
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 16%
  • 4. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 89.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, AR

Looking for the best internet service provider in Columbus? Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is your top pick. Known for its stellar fiber connection, it boasts a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. Ninety percent of Columbus residents can access this provider's service. Plans start at a budget-friendly $79.95 per month. Perfect for those who are always streaming, gaming, or engaging in other high-bandwidth activities.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are also worth considering. Both offer satellite connections with full, 100% coverage, ensuring that every Columbus resident can connect to the internet. Viasat offers a maximum download speed of 30 Mbps, with plans starting at just $49.99 per month. It's a great choice for your everyday internet needs. Not to be outdone, Hughesnet also delivers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps for the same starting monthly rate of $49.99. It’s an excellent option for those requiring reliable internet coverage, especially in areas where wired connections aren't as dependable.

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
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
89.62%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.35%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
90.38000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Walnut Hill Telephone Co DSL 50 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Walnut Hill Telephone Co $79.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative $47.77/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

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