Who is our top ranked provider in Walnut Ridge AR? [Updated]

Walnut Ridge, AR High Speed Internet Service

Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge. 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 Walnut Ridge is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	47.6%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge are compared to Lawrence County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Arkansas overall?
Average download speeds in Walnut Ridge of 17.18 Mbps are slower than the Lawrence County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Arkansas.

Walnut Ridge Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 50.2% of Lawrence County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 39.2% of Lawrence County residents
The average internet download speed in Lawrence County is 17.88 Mbps based upon 6976 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Walnut Ridge is 32.6% slower than the average in Arkansas and 47% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Walnut Ridge is 4.86 Mbps. This is 33.9% slower than the Lawrence County average and 58.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 13.3% of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Walnut Ridge?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Walnut Ridge.

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

The following zip codes were used: 72433 and 72476

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

Click through to see how the Walnut Ridge broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Caraway, Glenwood, Green Forest, Osceola, Pocahontas, Prescott, Redfield

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 Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 47.6% of Walnut Ridge.

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Walnut Ridge 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.