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Shop the best Prairie Grove internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.40%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Prairie Grove residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in Prairie Grove.
There are four internet providers serving the Prairie Grove area, and 98.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prairie Grove's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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| Cox | 145 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Prairie Grove.
The largest internet providers in Prairie Grove are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Prairie Grove.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Prairie Grove residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Prairie Grove’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Prairie Grove 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Prairie Grove covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prairie Grove residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Prairie Grove, $43.33.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prairie Grove, $2.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Prairie Grove. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prairie Grove's providers, 112 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 Prairie Grove covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove, $43.33.
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 Prairie Grove, $2.71.
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 Prairie Grove. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Prairie Grove's providers, 112 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Prairie Grove covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prairie Grove 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Prairie Grove, $43.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prairie Grove, $2.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Prairie Grove. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Prairie Grove's providers, 112 Mbps.
PGTELCO INTERNET is the fastest internet provider in Prairie Grove with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 29% of households in Prairie Grove. The next fastest internet provider in Prairie Grove is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Prairie Grove with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prairie Grove, $43.33.
PGTELCO INTERNET is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Prairie Grove, covering 29% of the city.
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.
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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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