| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.275% |
Fusion Cloud Services  | - | - | DSL | 1.756% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Aristotle | $59.99 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
*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 - 98.88%
2 providers - 98.17%
3 providers - 6.68%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Sherwood 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 Sherwood area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Sherwood residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Sherwood.
There are seven internet providers serving the Sherwood area, and 98.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sherwood's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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 | 86.0 Mbps | 59.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 3.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Optimum | 86.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 193.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sherwood.
The largest internet providers in Sherwood are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Sherwood.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sherwood residents, covering 98% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. Sherwood’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Sherwood 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 nearly all households in Sherwood covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sherwood 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 Sherwood, $53.33.
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 Sherwood, $0.74.
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 Sherwood. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sherwood's providers, 240 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Sherwood covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Sherwood than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sherwood, $53.33.
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 Sherwood, $0.74.
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 1,000 Mbps in Sherwood. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sherwood's providers, 240 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Sherwood covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sherwood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sherwood, $53.33.
Xfinity 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 Sherwood, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Sherwood. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sherwood's providers, 240 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sherwood, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sherwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sherwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sherwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sherwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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 Sherwood DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sherwood with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Sherwood. The next fastest internet provider in Sherwood is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sherwood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sherwood, $53.33.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sherwood, covering 11% of the city.
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.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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