Compare Hope internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hope – 80.0 Mbps
AR – 116.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hope – 17.0 Mbps
AR – 46.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hope.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Cam-Tel Company | $29.95 | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | $79.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.337% |
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 - 99.17%
2 providers - 76.51%
3 providers - 4.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Hope 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 Hope area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Hope residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.770% of those living in Hope.
There are five internet providers serving the Hope area, and 76.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hope's five 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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HughesNet | 7.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | Satellite |
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | 35.0 Mbps | 26.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
AT&T | 17.0 Mbps | 7.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hope.
The largest internet providers in Hope are AT&T, Cam-Tel Company, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Hope.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hope residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cam-Tel Company, which covers 80% of the area. Hope’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hope 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 Hope covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hope 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 Hope, $59.98.
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 Hope, $1.54.
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 Hope. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hope's providers, 224 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 Hope covering 80% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hope 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 Hope, $59.98.
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 Hope, $1.54.
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 Hope. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hope's providers, 224 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hope covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hope 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 Hope, $59.98.
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 Hope, $1.54.
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 Hope. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hope's providers, 224 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hope with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Hope. The next fastest internet provider in Hope is Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.337% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company offers the cheapest internet in Hope with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hope, $59.98.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hope, covering 4.337% of the city.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.