*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.98%
2 providers - 93.23%
3 providers - 0.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in El Dorado 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 El Dorado area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of El Dorado residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in El Dorado, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the El Dorado area, and 93.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among El Dorado's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 61.0 Mbps | 38.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 140.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 4.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in El Dorado.
The largest internet providers in El Dorado are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to El Dorado.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all El Dorado residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. El Dorado’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of El Dorado 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in El Dorado covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in El Dorado 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in El Dorado, $57.50.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in El Dorado, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in El Dorado. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Dorado's providers, 267 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 El Dorado covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but El Dorado 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 El Dorado, $57.50.
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 El Dorado, $0.66.
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 El Dorado. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Dorado's providers, 267 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 El Dorado covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of El Dorado 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in El Dorado, $57.50.
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 El Dorado, $0.66.
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 El Dorado. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all El Dorado's providers, 267 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in El Dorado with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in El Dorado. The next fastest internet provider in El Dorado is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in El Dorado with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in El Dorado, $57.50.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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