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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 8.410% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.880% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.180% |
| Cam-Tel Company | $29.95 | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 79% |
| Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Cable | 19% |
| Ritter Communications | $57.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.360% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Indco Cable | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 0.010% |
*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 - 95.03%
2 providers - 79.52%
3 providers - 23.89%
5+ providers - 0.26%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in the 72143 ZIP code 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 72143 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 87% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in the 72143 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 72143 area, and 79.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 72143, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 72143 ZIP code are AT&T, Cam-Tel Company, and Indco Cable bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 72143 ZIP code, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cam-Tel Company, which covers 79% of the area. Searcy’s third most-available internet provider, Indco Cable, offers cable to around 19% of residents in the 72143 ZIP code.
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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 the 72143 ZIP code, covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $47.54.
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 Searcy, $0.62.
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 20 Mbps in 72143 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 178 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 Cam-Tel Company offers broadband to most households in the 72143 ZIP code, covering 79% of the area.
Cam-Tel Company’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 72143 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, $47.54.
Cam-Tel Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Searcy, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cam-Tel Company offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 72143 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 178 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 Indco Cable offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 72143 ZIP code, covering 19% of the area.
Indco Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 72143 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $47.54.
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 72143 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Searcy's providers, 178 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 72143 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 72143 and the greater Searcy area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Searcy at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Searcy at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 72143 ZIP, 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 $64.99 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 cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 72143 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in 72143. The next fastest internet provider in the 72143 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 7.180% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 72143 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Searcy, $47.54.
Ritter Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 72143 ZIP code, covering 2.360% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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%.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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