Internet Providers in Star City, AR

Over 33 people in Star City found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo

#2

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#3

Brightspeed

78.63% availability
Brightspeed logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#4

CenturyLink

97.25% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#5

Viasat

96.95% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

HughesNet

99.81% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Star City, AR

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Star City

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Star City, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39 and $99/mo.

Community Cablevision Company cable internet is the next-best option in Star City for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 50 Mbps, and pricing often starts around $99/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Star City. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 3 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Star City?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Star City, AR, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 45% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps45.00%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL2 Gbps2 Gbps78.63%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps97.25%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps96.95%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.81%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Star City?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Star City starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 2 Gbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Star City?

Star City has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

0.63%

Most widely available wired option. Community Cablevision Company covers 0.63%, Cyberonic covers 0.00%. Up to 50 Mbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

97.25%

Brightspeed, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.15%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Star City residents.

Star City, AR - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Star City, AR has a total of 9 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 4 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Star City, AR by Coverage Area

All 9 internet providers serving Star City by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.81%
2.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone97.25%
3.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone96.95%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.Brightspeed2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / DSL78.63%
6.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%
7.Community Cablevision Company50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / Cable0.63%
8.Nexus Systems3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.15%
9.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Star City?

Yes. Star City residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Star City

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Star City, AR, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 9 internet providers in Star City, AR. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Star City, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Star City. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Star City residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Star City, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Star City. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Star City is 25 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Star City, AR.

HughesNet, CenturyLink, Viasat, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Brightspeed offer internet in Star City, AR.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Brightspeed: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $39.00/mo.

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

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Free wireless internet access points in Star City

Star City Public Library
200 E. Wiley
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4711

How We Research Internet Providers

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We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

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