*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.38%
2 providers - 97.91%
3 providers - 0.44%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Helena-West Helena residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Helena-West Helena, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Helena-West Helena area, and 97.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Helena-West Helena's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Helena-West Helena are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Helena-West Helena.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Helena-West Helena residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. Helena-West Helena’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Helena-West Helena 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Helena-West Helena covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Helena-West Helena's providers, 264 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Helena-West Helena covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Helena-West Helena's providers, 264 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Helena-West Helena covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena, $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 Helena-West Helena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Helena-West Helena's providers, 264 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Helena-West Helena with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Helena-West Helena. The next fastest internet provider in Helena-West Helena is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Helena-West Helena with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Helena-West Helena, $57.50.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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