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Internet Providers in Shirley, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Shirley, AR
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Arkansas Telephone Company
    • Yelcot
    • Starlink
    • Petit Jean Fiber
    • Arrowhead Broadband
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.4%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.4%
  • Arkansas Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 49.8%
  • Yelcot
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 5.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Petit Jean Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 84.2%
  • Arrowhead Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 16.4%

Best Internet Providers in Shirley, AR

Viasat Internet ranks as the top internet provider in Shirley, Arkansas, offering a satellite connection with maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps. Viasat covers 100% of the town, providing extensive availability at a starting price of $99.99 per month. This makes Viasat a dependable choice for general browsing, video streaming, and other online activities.

Hughesnet and Verizon also serve the community of Shirley. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, matches Viasat's coverage, reaching 100% of the town with download speeds of 100 Mbps. It offers a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month, making it a cost-effective alternative despite its slightly lower speeds. Verizon, on the other hand, delivers 5G internet with speeds of 50 Mbps, but it only covers 20.80% of Shirley.

In underserved areas, satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet are crucial, as DSL, cable, and fiber reach no more than 68% of the town. Consequently, many residents, especially in remote parts, rely on satellite services to fill the internet availability gap.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
  • Arrowhead Broadband
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Arkansas Telephone Company
  • Yelcot
  • Petit Jean Fiber
84.16%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Shirley, Arkansas

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Provider Connection Types in Shirley, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shirley, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.26%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
16.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.840000000000002%

Internet Providers in Shirley, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Arkansas Telephone Company $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Petit Jean Fiber $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Arrowhead Broadband $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable

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