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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Scott County Telephone  | $39.95 | 3 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.629% |
| 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 - 99.58%
2 providers - 98.37%
3 providers - 1.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Waldron 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 Waldron area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Waldron residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Waldron, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Waldron area, and 98.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waldron's five internet providers, prices start at $39.95 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 | 22.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Optimum | 120.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 9.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 14.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waldron.
The largest internet providers in Waldron are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Waldron.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Waldron residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Waldron’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Waldron 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 Waldron covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Waldron 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waldron, $52.99.
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 Waldron, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Waldron. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waldron's providers, 24 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 nearly all households in Waldron covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waldron 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 Waldron, $52.99.
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 Waldron, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.512 Mbps in Waldron. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waldron's providers, 24 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 Waldron covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waldron 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Waldron, $52.99.
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 Waldron, $0.76.
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 Waldron. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waldron's providers, 24 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Waldron with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Waldron. The next fastest internet provider in Waldron is Scott County Telephone, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.629% of the area.
Scott County Telephone offers the cheapest internet in Waldron with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waldron, $52.99.
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%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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