Best Heber Springs Internet Service Providers
Heber Springs, AR has a total of 3 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 3 internet service options in Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs is Optimum. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Optimum | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 48.9% |
2 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
3 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Heber Springs compare to Cleburne County? The average speed in Heber Springs is 17.65 Mbps which is faster than Cleburne County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Arkansas average of 25.5 Mbps.
Heber Springs Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Heber Springs is 32.8% faster than the Cleburne County average and 45.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Heber Springs is 3.97 Mbps. This is 18.9% faster than the Cleburne County average and 65.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 50.8% of Cleburne County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.7% of Cleburne County residents
The average internet download speed in Cleburne County is 13.29 Mbps based upon 22024 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Heber Springs is 30.8% slower than the average in Arkansas and 45.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Heber Springs 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 Optimum as the top provider for Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Who has the fastest internet service in Heber Springs?
Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Heber Springs.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Heber Springs, Arkansas?
The following zip codes were used: 72543 and 72545
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Heber Springs internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Heber Springs compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Click through to see how the Heber Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barling, Blytheville, Hot Springs, Mena, Mountain Home, Prairie Creek, Trumann
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Heber Springs, Arkansas population.
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 Heber Springs, Arkansas?
Optimum provides broadband internet service to 48.9% of Heber Springs.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Heber Springs 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.
Optimum
- 410+ channels
- Voice activated remote control
- Customize your plan
- Optimum entertainment experience available on the new Apple TV in 4K
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages