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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.898% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| 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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 94.52%
3 providers - 0.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Russellville 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 Russellville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Russellville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Russellville.
There are four internet providers serving the Russellville area, and 94.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Russellville's four 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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| HughesNet | 19.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 21.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 159.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Russellville.
The largest internet providers in Russellville are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Russellville.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Russellville residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Russellville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Russellville 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 Russellville covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Russellville 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 Russellville, $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 Russellville, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Russellville. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Russellville's providers, 313 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 all households in Russellville covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Russellville 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 Russellville, $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 Russellville, $0.63.
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 Russellville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Russellville's providers, 313 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 Russellville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Russellville 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 Russellville, $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 Russellville, $0.63.
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 Russellville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Russellville's providers, 313 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Russellville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Russellville. The next fastest internet provider in Russellville is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 84% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Russellville with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Russellville, $56.25.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Russellville, covering 0.898% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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