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Jacksonville, AR internet providers
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.639% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 6.614% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| Suddenlink | $30.00 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Ritter Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.765% |
| Ritter Communications | - | - | DSL | 0.008% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 22, 2021.
Need help?Jacksonville internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
28011
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.29%
2 providers - 92.54%
3 providers - 11.09%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Jacksonville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.400% of those living in Jacksonville.
There are seven internet providers serving the Jacksonville area, and 92.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Jacksonville's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Jacksonville
The largest internet providers in Jacksonville are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Suddenlink bringing cable and DSL options to Jacksonville.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Jacksonville residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 74% of the area. Jacksonville’s third most-available internet provider, Suddenlink, offers cable to around 15% of Jacksonville residents.
Xfinity 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Jacksonville covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Jacksonville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $40.83.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jacksonville, $1.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Jacksonville. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Jacksonville's providers, 254 Mbps.
CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Jacksonville covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Jacksonville 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $40.83.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jacksonville, $1.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Jacksonville. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Jacksonville's providers, 254 Mbps.
Suddenlink cable internet
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Cable from Suddenlink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Jacksonville covering 15% of the area.
Suddenlink’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, $40.83.
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 Jacksonville, $1.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 15 Mbps in Jacksonville. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Jacksonville's providers, 254 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Jacksonville, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Jacksonville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jacksonville at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Jacksonville at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Jacksonville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Jacksonville?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Jacksonville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.639% of households in Jacksonville. The next fastest internet provider in Jacksonville is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 88% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Jacksonville?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Jacksonville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $40.83.
Is fiber internet available in Jacksonville?
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Jacksonville, covering 2.765% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Jacksonville and is available to 1.639% of households.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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