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Internet Providers in Smithville, Arkansas

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Home Internet in Smithville, AR
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • empower
    • Next Powered by NAEC
    • Starlink
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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. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 52.3%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.4%
  • empower
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.7%
  • Next Powered by NAEC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 37.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Smithville, AR

In Smithville, Arkansas, Brightspeed stands out as the leading internet service provider. It offers a DSL connection with speeds up to 40 Mbps, covering 36.60% of the town. With a starting price of $50 per month, it's a cost-effective choice for moderate users who don't need blazing fast speeds. Brightspeed delivers a balance between cost and performance where DSL is accessible.

Following closely, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide satellite connections. Viasat leads with speeds up to 150 Mbps, though it starts at a higher price of $99.99 per month. Hughesnet offers a more budget-friendly option, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. Both provide full coverage across Smithville, reaching 100% of residents. Despite higher costs, satellite providers are excellent options where DSL or cable isn't available. Ultimately, individual needs and budgets will determine the best provider among these top options.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • empower
  • Next Powered by NAEC
62.7%

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Provider Connection Types in Smithville, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Smithville, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.08%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
99.72%

Internet Providers in Smithville, 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
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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
empower $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Next Powered by NAEC $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

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