| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
PLWC  | $57.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.603% |
| Fusion Media | - | - | Cable | 2.510% |
| Fusion Media | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.330% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.842% |
| 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 | 61% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 79.24%
3 providers - 4.56%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Paragould 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 Paragould area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Paragould residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 30% of those living in Paragould.
There are seven internet providers serving the Paragould area, and 79.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Paragould's seven 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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| AT&T | 34.0 Mbps | 25.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 6.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Ritter Communications | 88.0 Mbps | 36.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Paragould.
The largest internet providers in Paragould are AT&T, PLWC, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Paragould.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Paragould residents, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from PLWC, which covers 100% of the area. Paragould’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Paragould 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 Paragould covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Paragould 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 Paragould, $57.65.
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 Paragould, $2.14.
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 5 Mbps in Paragould. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paragould's providers, 40 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 PLWC offers broadband to all households in Paragould covering 100% of the area.
PLWC’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Paragould residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for PLWC start at $57.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Paragould, $57.65.
PLWC customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.58 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paragould, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, PLWC offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 6 Mbps in Paragould. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paragould's providers, 40 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 Paragould covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Paragould 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 Paragould, $57.65.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paragould, $2.14.
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 Paragould. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Paragould's providers, 40 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Paragould with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Paragould. The next fastest internet provider in Paragould is PLWC, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Hillbilly Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Paragould with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Paragould, $57.65.
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Paragould, covering 3.603% of the city. Fusion Media also offers fiber internet in Paragould and is available to 2.330% of households.
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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