Who is our top ranked provider in Calico Rock AR? [Updated]

Calico Rock, Arkansas Broadband Internet Service

Calico Rock, AR has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Calico Rock. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Calico Rock is Yelcot Holding Group. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Yelcot Holding Group	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	32.3%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	40 Mbps	100 Mbps	25.6%

Calico Rock AR Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Calico Rock which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Calico Rock of 3.9 Mbps are slower than the Izard County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Arkansas.

Calico Rock Internet Access Facts

There are 4 residential internet providers in Calico Rock, AR providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Calico Rock is 7.1% slower than the average in Arkansas and 26.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 43.6% of the Izard County population
The average internet download speed in Calico Rock is 23.68 Mbps based upon 1408 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 62.7% of the Calico Rock population
Fiber optic internet is available to 13.8% of Calico Rock residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Calico Rock residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Yelcot Holding Group as the top provider for Calico Rock, Arkansas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Calico Rock?

Yelcot Holding Group with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Calico Rock.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Calico Rock, Arkansas?

The following zip codes were used: 72519 and 72566

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Calico Rock internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Calico Rock compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Click through to see how the Calico Rock broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Benton, De Queen, El Dorado, Harrison, Prairie Creek, Springdale, Trumann

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Calico Rock - Yelcot Holding Group.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Calico Rock, Arkansas?

Yelcot Holding Group provides broadband internet service to 32.3% of Calico Rock.

Calico Rock Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.