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Shop the best Jacksonville internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.639% |
| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 6.614% |
| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
CenturyLink  | $49.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| Suddenlink | $35.00 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Ritter Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.765% |
| Ritter Communications | - | - | DSL | 0.008% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 169 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 28 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Ritter Communications | 265 Mbps | 348 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| HughesNet | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 32 Mbps | 22 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
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 $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $42.33.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jacksonville, $1.24.
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.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
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 $49/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $42.33.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jacksonville, $1.24.
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.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
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 $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $42.33.
Suddenlink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jacksonville, $1.24.
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.
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 higher than average in Jacksonville at $49.99/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.
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.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Jacksonville with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jacksonville, $42.33.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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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