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Internet Providers in West Helena, Arkansas

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Home Internet in West Helena, AR

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.4%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 86.9%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.8%

Best Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

AT&T Internet stands out as the top service provider in West Helena, Arkansas, with its IPBB connection covering 86.90% of the city. The service promises download speeds of up to 18 Mbps, starting at $60 per month. While its speeds are on the lower side, AT&T's vast coverage offers reliable internet access to a large portion of residents.

Optimum follows closely, providing cable connections to 78.40% of West Helena. This provider offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at just $40 per month. Such high speeds make it a great option for gamers and streaming households. Although Optimum has slightly less coverage than AT&T, its lower price and higher speeds present a strong alternative for those needing more bandwidth.

Overall, West Helena residents benefit from a diverse internet landscape. With options including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL, most users can find a plan tailored to their needs and preferences.

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
  • Optimum
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in West Helena, AR

Provider Connection Types in West Helena, AR

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in West Helena, AR
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
51.83%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
83.47%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.03%

List of Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in West Helena, AR

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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