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Shop the best Newport 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 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.755% |
| Suddenlink | $35.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Ritter Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.020% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hillbilly Wireless | $39.99 | 3 - 10 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 98% 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 2.580% 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 $25 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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| Viasat | 10 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
| Ritter Communications | 137 Mbps | 165 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.
The largest internet providers in Newport are AT&T, Suddenlink, 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 Suddenlink, 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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*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 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $41.66.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $1.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Newport. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 186 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 nearly all households in Newport covering 98% of the area.
Suddenlink’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 Suddenlink start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $41.66.
Suddenlink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $1.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink 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, 186 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.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $41.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $1.49.
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, 186 Mbps.
Suddenlink is the fastest internet provider in Newport with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Newport. The next fastest internet provider in Newport is Ritter Communications, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 2.020% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Newport with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $41.66.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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%.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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