6 Best Internet Providers in Donaldson, AR

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Donaldson, AR?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Donaldson, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Donaldson

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Donaldson Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Donaldson residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 51.7% coverage in Donaldson.

At a national level, based on 2132 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Donaldson?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Donaldson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	South Central Connect	1,000 Mbps
	CATC	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Donaldson

Based on data reported by Donaldson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CATC and South Central Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Donaldson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Donaldson?

Arkansas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.20 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Donaldson customers with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Donaldson, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Donaldson

Donaldson Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Donaldson below, including the metrics used and how Donaldson compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.

Donaldson ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Donaldson	Arkansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Donaldson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	74.58%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	2,675 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Donaldson.	2.6	6.8	7.1

 

Donaldson Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Donaldson	Arkansas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	3%	9%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	87%	94%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	76%	87%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	57%	67%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	57%	68%	77%

Donaldson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Donaldson is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Donaldson is high with a score of 28 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Donaldson have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Donaldson ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

76% of Donaldson households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Donaldson residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Donaldson?

How Much Speed does a Donaldson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Donaldson is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Donaldson’s average household income is $66,996 which is higher than the Arkansas average of $67,831 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Donaldson also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Donaldson has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Donaldson households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Donaldson?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Donaldson?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Donaldson, AR.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Donaldson?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Donaldson, AR.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Donaldson?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Donaldson?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Donaldson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be CATC and South Central Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Donaldson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and CATC has the broadest coverage in Donaldson, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Donaldson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Donaldson stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Donaldson’s C+ ISP Report Card and 28 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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