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Shop the best Helena-West Helena internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Suddenlink | $30.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 Oct 13, 2021.
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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 cable, which covers 99% of Helena-West Helena residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% 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 $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Helena-West Helena are AT&T, Suddenlink, 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 Suddenlink, 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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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Helena-West Helena, $42.50.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Helena-West Helena, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Helena-West Helena's providers, 264 Mbps.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Suddenlink offers broadband to all households in Helena-West Helena covering 99% of the area.
Suddenlink’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 Suddenlink start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Helena-West Helena, $42.50.
Suddenlink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Helena-West Helena, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink 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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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Helena-West Helena, $42.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Helena-West Helena, $1.15.
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.
Suddenlink is the fastest internet provider in Helena-West Helena with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Helena-West Helena. The next fastest internet provider in Helena-West Helena is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Helena-West Helena with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Helena-West Helena, $42.50.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.