| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Ritter Communications  | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.194% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 4.084% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 4.014% |
| Fusion Media | - | - | Cable | 2.102% |
| Fusion Media | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.035% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hillbilly Wireless | $39.99 | 3 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 72% |
| BPS Telephone Company | $64.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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 - 98.70%
2 providers - 79.60%
3 providers - 11.35%
4+ providers - 0.77%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro area will have access to cable, which covers 86% of Jonesboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Jonesboro.
There are eight internet providers serving the Jonesboro area, and 79.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Jonesboro's eight internet providers, prices start at $39.99 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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| Optimum | 148.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Ritter Communications | 135.0 Mbps | 63.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Viasat | 12.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 151.0 Mbps | 169.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Jonesboro.
The largest internet providers in Jonesboro are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Jonesboro.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Jonesboro residents, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Jonesboro’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Jonesboro 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 most households in Jonesboro covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, $56.12.
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 Jonesboro, $1.00.
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 Jonesboro. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jonesboro's providers, 178 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 Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Jonesboro covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, $56.12.
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 Jonesboro, $1.00.
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 Jonesboro. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jonesboro's providers, 178 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 Jonesboro covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, $56.12.
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 Jonesboro, $1.00.
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 Jonesboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Jonesboro's providers, 178 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Jonesboro with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Jonesboro. The next fastest internet provider in Jonesboro is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Hillbilly Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Jonesboro with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jonesboro, $56.12.
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Jonesboro, covering 6.194% of the city. Fusion Media also offers fiber internet in Jonesboro and is available to 2.035% of households.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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