| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.607% |
Cam-Tel Company  | $29.95 | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 81% |
| Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Cable | 19% |
| 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 - 98.55%
2 providers - 81.76%
3 providers - 17.38%
4+ providers - 0.06%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Forrest City 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 Forrest City area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Forrest City residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Forrest City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Forrest City area, and 81.76% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forrest City's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 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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| Viasat | 16.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Indco Cable | 13.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 9.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 32.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Forrest City.
The largest internet providers in Forrest City are AT&T, Cam-Tel Company, and Indco Cable bringing DSL and cable options to Forrest City.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Forrest City residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cam-Tel Company, which covers 81% of the area. Forrest City’s third most-available internet provider, Indco Cable, offers cable to around 19% of Forrest City 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 Forrest City covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Forrest City 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Forrest City, $48.31.
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 Forrest City, $1.67.
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 Forrest City. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forrest City's providers, 54 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 Cam-Tel Company offers broadband to nearly all households in Forrest City covering 81% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forrest City residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cam-Tel Company start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Forrest City, $48.31.
Cam-Tel Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forrest City, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cam-Tel Company offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Forrest City. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forrest City's providers, 54 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 Indco Cable offers broadband to a limited number of households in Forrest City covering 19% of the area.
Indco Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forrest City residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Indco Cable start at $39.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Forrest City, $48.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Indco Cable offers download speeds up to 4 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Forrest City. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Forrest City's providers, 54 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Forrest City, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Forrest City, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Forrest City and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forrest City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forrest City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Forrest City residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Forrest City with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Forrest City. The next fastest internet provider in Forrest City is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 1.607% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company offers the cheapest internet in Forrest City with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forrest City, $48.31.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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