| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Skynet Telecom  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.297% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.34%
2 providers - 96.65%
3 providers - 7.30%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 81%, broadband coverage in Ozark is slightly lower than the rest of Arkansas - 91%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Ozark area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 80% of Ozark residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 1.610% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Ozark, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Ozark area, and 96.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ozark's five internet providers, prices start at $40 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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| Optimum | 44.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 7.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ozark.
The largest internet providers in Ozark are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ozark.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Ozark residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 97% of the area. Ozark’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ozark 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Ozark covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Ozark 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 $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ozark, $56.25.
CenturyLink 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 Ozark, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Ozark. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ozark's providers, 32 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 Ozark covering 97% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ozark 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 Ozark, $56.25.
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 Ozark, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Ozark. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ozark's providers, 32 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 Ozark covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ozark 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 Ozark, $56.25.
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 Ozark, $0.65.
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 Ozark. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ozark's providers, 32 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Ozark with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Ozark. The next fastest internet provider in Ozark is Skynet Telecom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.297% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Ozark with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ozark, $56.25.
Skynet Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ozark, covering 7.297% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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