8 Best Internet Providers in Prairie Grove, AR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prairie Grove, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prairie Grove, AR?

OZARKS go is the best internet provider in Prairie Grove based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, OZARKS go had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Prairie Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. OZARKS go is an option for 70.83% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prairie Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prairie Grove Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, OZARKS go is the best internet service provider for Prairie Grove residents. OZARKS go was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 67.0% coverage in Prairie Grove.

At a national level, based on 2475 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, OZARKS go is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.44 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prairie Grove?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Prairie Grove, the fastest internet in the city comes from OZARKS go.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prairie Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	OZARKS go	2,500 Mbps
	PGTelco	2,500 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Windstream	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prairie Grove

Based on data reported by Prairie Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OZARKS go. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Prairie Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 OZARKS go. This indicates OZARKS go reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prairie Grove?

Arkansas customers rate OZARKS go 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.

OZARKS go received a local rating of 4.50 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 Prairie Grove customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Prairie Grove

Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove below, including the metrics used and how Prairie Grove compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.

Prairie Grove ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Grove	Arkansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prairie Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.62%	72.95%	67.25%
	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.	2,500 Mbps	2,552 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Prairie Grove.	5.9	6.4	6.8

 

Prairie Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Grove	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.	2.7	2.6	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.	9%	8%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	85%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	74%	64%	75%
	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.	74%	65%	76%

Prairie Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prairie Grove is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prairie Grove is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prairie Grove have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prairie Grove 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.

89% of Prairie Grove households have an internet connection despite having 99.62% availability. 74% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove?

How Much Speed does a Prairie Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prairie Grove is 2.7, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Prairie Grove's average household income is $68,185 which is higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Prairie Grove also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Prairie Grove has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prairie Grove households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Prairie Grove?

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 Prairie Grove is OZARKS go.
• The fastest internet provider should be OZARKS go. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, OZARKS go may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Prairie Grove is OZARKS go.
• Viasat, PGTelco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove's B+ ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.