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Internet providers in Fort Smith, AR
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Fort Smith, AR internet providers
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.226% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Skynet Telecom | - | - | DSL | 7.724% |
| Skynet Telecom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.092% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Bluebird Broadband Services | $69.95 | 12 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 2.661% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?Fort Smith internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
86072
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 97.66%
3 providers - 8.10%
4+ providers - 0.13%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Fort Smith residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.320% of those living in Fort Smith.
There are six internet providers serving the Fort Smith area, and 97.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Smith's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Fort Smith
The largest internet providers in Fort Smith are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fort Smith.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fort Smith residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 98% of the area. Fort Smith’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fort Smith residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Smith covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fort Smith 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Smith, $47.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Smith, $3.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fort Smith. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Smith's providers, 292 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Smith covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Smith residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Smith, $47.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Smith, $3.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Fort Smith. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fort Smith's providers, 292 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fort Smith covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Smith 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fort Smith, $47.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Smith, $3.00.
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 Fort Smith. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Smith's providers, 292 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fort Smith?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fort Smith with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.226% of households in Fort Smith. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Smith is Skynet Telecom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.092% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fort Smith?
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Fort Smith with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Smith, $47.99.
Is fiber internet available in Fort Smith?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Smith, covering 3.226% of the city. Skynet Telecom also offers fiber internet in Fort Smith and is available to 0.092% of households.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What are my internet options?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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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