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Internet Providers in Ward, Arkansas

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    • Brightspeed
    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Ward, AR

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 73.7%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 57.5%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.4%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7%
  • 8. Connect2First
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.4%

Best Internet Providers in Ward, AR

Optimum leads in Ward, Arkansas, offering cable internet service to 67% of the city. Providing high download speeds up to 150 Mbps, Optimum has solidified its role in the city's internet market. Their plans kick off at a reasonable $40 per month.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are also strong players in Ward. They utilize satellite technology to deliver 100% coverage, even in remote areas where cable connections don't reach. Though their top download speeds of 30 Mbps and 25 Mbps fall short of Optimum's, the broad service access they provide is their strong suit. And starting at an affordable $49.99 per month, both providers offer value that compensates for their slower speeds.

The tech landscape in Ward is varied: while cable commands a 67% presence, one can't ignore the 100% satellite availability provided by Viasat and Hughesnet. It's this variety that ensures comprehensive internet coverage for all of Ward's residents.

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
  • Always ON
34.36%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Connect2First
92.95%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Ward, AR

Provider Connection Types in Ward, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ward, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.23%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
66.53%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
41.81%

List of Internet Providers in Ward, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Optimum Cable 150 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Connect2First Fiber 1 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ward, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 100 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
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 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
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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