| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.755% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.020% |
| 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 | 41% |
| 12Global | - | - | Wireless | 15% |
*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 - 98.94%
2 providers - 91.52%
3 providers - 2.58%
4+ providers - 1.19%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Newport 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 Newport area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Newport residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.110% of those living in Newport.
There are eight internet providers serving the Newport area, and 91.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Newport'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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| Viasat | 11.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 2.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 6.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Ritter Communications | 60.0 Mbps | 43.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Optimum | 103.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.
The largest internet providers in Newport are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Newport.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Newport residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Newport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Newport 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 Newport covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Newport 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 Newport, $54.65.
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 Newport, $0.93.
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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 194 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 Newport covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Newport 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 Newport, $54.65.
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 Newport, $0.93.
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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 194 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 Newport covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Newport 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $54.65.
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 Newport, $0.93.
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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 194 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Newport with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Newport. The next fastest internet provider in Newport is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.755% of the area.
Hillbilly Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Newport with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $54.65.
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newport, covering 2.020% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Newport and is available to 1.755% of households.
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.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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