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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.915% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ritter Communications  | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.565% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 2.219% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.70%
2 providers - 98.45%
3 providers - 6.26%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Cabot is comparable to the rest of Arkansas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cabot area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Cabot residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Cabot.
There are six internet providers serving the Cabot area, and 98.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cabot's six internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 82.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Ritter Communications | 154.0 Mbps | 46.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| CenturyLink | 142.0 Mbps | 92.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cabot.
The largest internet providers in Cabot are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Cabot.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Cabot residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Cabot’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cabot residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Cabot covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Cabot to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cabot, $53.81.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cabot, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Cabot. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cabot's providers, 266 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Cabot covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cabot residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cabot, $53.81.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cabot, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Cabot. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cabot's providers, 266 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cabot covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cabot where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cabot, $53.81.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cabot, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cabot. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cabot's providers, 266 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Cabot with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Cabot. The next fastest internet provider in Cabot is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Indco Cable offers the cheapest internet in Cabot with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cabot, $53.81.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cabot, covering 5.915% of the city. Ritter Communications also offers fiber internet in Cabot and is available to 5.565% of households.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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