Compare Searcy internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Searcy – 98 Mbps
AR – 103 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Searcy – 53 Mbps
AR – 40 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Searcy.
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Shop the best Searcy internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
CenturyLink | $49.00 | 20 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 4.434% |
Cam-Tel Company | $29.95 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Cable | 11% |
Ritter Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.537% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 0.011% |
*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 - 89.63%
3 providers - 16.41%
4+ providers - 0.52%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Searcy 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 Searcy area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Searcy residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.540% of those living in Searcy.
There are seven internet providers serving the Searcy area, and 89.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Searcy's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Ritter Communications | 124 Mbps | 56 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
AT&T | 171 Mbps | 172 Mbps | DSL |
CenturyLink | 19 Mbps | 11 Mbps | DSL |
Indco Cable | 49 Mbps | 33 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 9 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Searcy.
The largest internet providers in Searcy are AT&T, Cam-Tel Company, and Indco Cable bringing DSL and cable options to Searcy.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Searcy residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cam-Tel Company, which covers 88% of the area. Searcy’s third most-available internet provider, Indco Cable, offers cable to around 11% of Searcy 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 Searcy covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Searcy 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 Searcy, $44.81.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Searcy, $2.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Searcy. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 37 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 Cam-Tel Company offers broadband to nearly all households in Searcy covering 88% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Searcy residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cam-Tel Company start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $44.81.
Cam-Tel Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Searcy, $2.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cam-Tel Company offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Searcy. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 37 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 Indco Cable offers broadband to a limited number of households in Searcy covering 11% of the area.
Indco Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Searcy residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Indco Cable start at $39.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $44.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Indco Cable offers download speeds up to 4 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Searcy. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 37 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Searcy, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Searcy, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Searcy and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Searcy at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Searcy at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Searcy residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Searcy may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Searcy DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Ritter Communications is the fastest internet provider in Searcy with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.537% of households in Searcy. The next fastest internet provider in Searcy is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company offers the cheapest internet in Searcy with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $44.81.
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Searcy, covering 2.537% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
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%.