Piney, Arkansas Broadband Internet Service

Piney, 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 Piney. 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 Piney is WEHCO Video. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1WEHCO VideoCable150 Mbps10 Mbps49.2%
2C&W Enterpriseswireless25 Mbps10 Mbps50.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Piney AR Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Piney have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Piney compare to Garland County? The average speed in Piney is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Garland County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Arkansas average of 25.5 Mbps.

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Piney Internet Access Facts

  • There are 4 residential internet providers in Piney, AR providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Piney is 26.7% faster than the average in Arkansas and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 19.8% of the Garland County population

  • The average internet download speed in Piney is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 98.5% of the Piney population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Piney residents

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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 Piney 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 WEHCO Video as the top provider for Piney, Arkansas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Piney?

WEHCO Video with a download speed of 150 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Piney.

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

The following zip codes were used: 71913

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

Click through to see how the Piney broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cave City, Dermott, Dover, Heber Springs, Lonoke, Maumelle, Stuttgart

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 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.

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.

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

C&W Enterprises provides broadband internet service to 50.0% of Piney.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Piney, AR residents.

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.




Piney 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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