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Internet Providers in Plainview, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Plainview, AR

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. Arkwest
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • Connect2First
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.3%

Best Internet Providers in Plainview, AR

In Plainview, Arkansas, Arkwest Communications is the go-to internet service for many residents, boasting a vast fiber coverage of 62% across the city. Offering a blistering maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, Arkwest Communications sets its service rates starting at $49.95 monthly, promising both dependability and affordability.

However, Arkwest Communications isn't the only player in town. Satellite internet providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet simultaneously stake their claim, providing 100% coverage throughout Plainview. Viasat's plan presents download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, commencing at $49.99 monthly. Hughesnet, although not as fast as Viasat or Arkwest Communications, still offers a reasonable speed of up to 25 Mbps, starting at the same price.

When looking at the distribution of internet services in Plainview, fiber asserts its dominance with 66% coverage. Nonetheless, satellite isn't to be overlooked as it blankets the entire city, while fixed wireless lags behind with only a 9% footprint.

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
  • Always ON
9.26%
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
  • Arkwest
  • Connect2First
62.129999999999995%

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Provider Connection Types in Plainview, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plainview, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.1%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.67%

List of Internet Providers in Plainview, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Arkwest Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Connect2First Fiber 1 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Plainview, 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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Arkwest Communications $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
Connect2First $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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