| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Skynet Telecom  | - | - | DSL | 1.341% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Bluebird Broadband Services | - | - | Wireless | 3.730% |
*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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 98.57%
3 providers - 1.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Van Buren 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 Van Buren area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Van Buren residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Van Buren.
There are six internet providers serving the Van Buren area, and 98.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Van Buren's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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 | 41.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Cox | 190.0 Mbps | 10.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 14.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Van Buren.
The largest internet providers in Van Buren are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Van Buren.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Van Buren residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 99% of the area. Van Buren’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Van Buren 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 Van Buren covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Van Buren 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 Van Buren, $59.99.
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 Van Buren, $1.62.
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 Van Buren. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Van Buren's providers, 103 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 Cox offers broadband to all households in Van Buren covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Van Buren residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Van Buren, $59.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Van Buren, $1.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Van Buren. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Van Buren's providers, 103 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 Van Buren covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Van Buren 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Van Buren, $59.99.
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 Van Buren, $1.62.
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 Van Buren. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Van Buren's providers, 103 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Van Buren with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Van Buren. The next fastest internet provider in Van Buren is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Van Buren with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Van Buren, $59.99.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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