| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 2.899% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Indco Cable  | $39.95 | - | Cable | 1.625% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hillbilly Wireless | $39.99 | 3 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 98.99%
2 providers - 93.02%
3 providers - 4.70%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Walnut Ridge 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 20% of those living in Walnut Ridge.
There are seven internet providers serving the Walnut Ridge area, and 93.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Walnut Ridge's seven internet providers, prices start at $39.99 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 | 18.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 109.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Walnut Ridge.
The largest internet providers in Walnut Ridge are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Walnut Ridge.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Walnut Ridge residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Walnut Ridge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, $51.42.
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 Walnut Ridge, $0.86.
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 0.768 Mbps in Walnut Ridge. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walnut Ridge's providers, 179 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 Walnut Ridge covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, $51.42.
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 Walnut Ridge, $0.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Walnut Ridge. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walnut Ridge's providers, 179 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 Walnut Ridge covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, $51.42.
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 Walnut Ridge, $0.86.
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 Walnut Ridge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Walnut Ridge's providers, 179 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Walnut Ridge with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Walnut Ridge. The next fastest internet provider in Walnut Ridge is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Indco Cable offers the cheapest internet in Walnut Ridge with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Walnut Ridge, $51.42.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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%.
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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