Internet Providers in Plainview, Arkansas

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1. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (3,010)**

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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2. Hughesnet

2.8 User Ratings (6,491)**

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 99.9%

(844) 902-3107

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3. Arkwest

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Connection: Fiber

Availability: 62.1%

(479) 495-4260

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4. Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 99.9%

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EarthLink

Speeds Up To
25 Mbps

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 9.3%

(866) 699-3450

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Connect2First

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Connection: Fiber

Availability: 18.5%

(833) 411-2234

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Best Internet Providers in Plainview, AR

In Plainview, Arkansas, Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider. The company offers a satellite connection with full 100% coverage. Users can enjoy download speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $99.99 per month, making Viasat a dependable choice citywide.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet comes in second. It uses 5G technology but only covers 9.30% of the area. Despite its limited reach, EarthLink offers a lower starting price at $39.95 per month with speeds up to 25 Mbps.

Plainview's internet options vary widely. Satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet cover almost the entire city. However, no DSL or fiber options exist, and only 9% of the area has fixed wireless coverage. Cable internet reaches 66% of the city, but gaps remain. Satellite connections are vital for covering Plainview's underserved areas, while EarthLink's 5G, though limited, offers a helpful alternative in certain spots.

Arkwest - Fastest Provider
EarthLink - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
EarthLink - Offers 5G Home Internet
Arkwest - Great Value

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	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	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
Arkwest	Fiber	1 Gbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
EarthLink	5G Internet	25 Mbps	View Plans
Connect2First	Fiber	1 Gbps	View Plans

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