Who is our top ranked provider in Helena-West Helena AR? [Updated]

Helena-West Helena, AR High Speed Internet Service

Helena-West Helena, 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 Helena-West Helena. 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 Helena-West Helena is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	300 Mbps	30 Mbps	44.4%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Helena-West Helena are compared to Phillips County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Arkansas overall?
Average download speeds in Helena-West Helena of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Phillips County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Arkansas.

Helena-West Helena Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Helena-West Helena is 60.1% faster than the Phillips County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Helena-West Helena is 7.19 Mbps. This is 57% faster than the Phillips County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 80.4% of Phillips County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.5% of Phillips County residents
The average internet download speed in Phillips County is 20.17 Mbps based upon 9784 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Helena-West Helena is 26.7% faster than the average in Arkansas and 0.3% 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 Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?

The following zip codes were used: 72342 and 72390

How do the internet speeds in Helena-West Helena compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Click through to see how the Helena-West Helena broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clarksville, Decatur, Eudora, Marianna, Morrilton, Mulberry, Newark

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Helena-West Helena?

Optimum with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Helena-West Helena.

Helena-West Helena 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.