| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.509% |
OzarksGo  | $49.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| PGTELCO INTERNET | $59.90 | 200 - 200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.225% |
| PGTELCO INTERNET | $59.90 | 200 - 200 Mbps | DSL | 0.915% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.27%
2 providers - 95.12%
3 providers - 15.83%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fayetteville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Fayetteville.
There are six internet providers serving the Fayetteville area, and 95.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fayetteville's six internet providers, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 200.0 Mbps | 142.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Cox | 163.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 22.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fayetteville.
The largest internet providers in Fayetteville are AT&T and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Fayetteville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fayetteville residents, covering 92% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 15% of the area. Fayetteville’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 96% of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, $58.30.
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 Fayetteville, $0.46.
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 20 Mbps in Fayetteville. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fayetteville's providers, 744 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Fayetteville covering 15% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fayetteville than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fayetteville, $58.30.
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 Fayetteville, $0.46.
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 1,000 Mbps in Fayetteville. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fayetteville's providers, 744 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Fayetteville covering 96% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fayetteville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fayetteville, $58.30.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fayetteville, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Fayetteville. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fayetteville's providers, 744 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fayetteville, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fayetteville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fayetteville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Fayetteville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fayetteville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fayetteville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fayetteville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Fayetteville. The next fastest internet provider in Fayetteville is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
OzarksGo offers the cheapest internet in Fayetteville with plans starting at $49.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Fayetteville, $58.30.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fayetteville, covering 15% of the city. OzarksGo also offers fiber internet in Fayetteville and is available to 14% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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