| Provider | ||||
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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.886% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Dobson Technologies | - | - | Wireless | 58% |
*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 - 99.24%
2 providers - 96.20%
3 providers - 0.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Poteau is slightly higher than the rest of Oklahoma - 87%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Poteau area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Poteau residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in Poteau.
There are five internet providers serving the Poteau area, and 96.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Poteau's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Poteau are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Poteau.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Poteau residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Poteau’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Poteau 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Poteau covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Poteau 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 Poteau, $58.33.
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 Poteau, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Poteau. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poteau's providers, 17 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 Poteau covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Poteau 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Poteau, $58.33.
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 Poteau, $0.52.
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 Poteau. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Poteau's providers, 17 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Poteau covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Poteau 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Poteau, $58.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Poteau, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Poteau. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poteau's providers, 17 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Poteau with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Poteau. The next fastest internet provider in Poteau is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 5.886% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Poteau with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Poteau, $58.33.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Poteau, covering 5.886% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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