6 Best Internet Providers in Thebes, AR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Thebes, 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 Thebes, AR?

SwyftConnect is the highest-rated internet provider in Thebes based on 31 Arkansas customer reviews, and SwyftConnect has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Thebes, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Thebes

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

Based on 31 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, SwyftConnect is the best internet service provider for Thebes residents. SwyftConnect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 93.1% coverage in Thebes.

At a national level, based on 1975 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SwyftConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thebes?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by SwyftConnect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SwyftConnect and Fuse Rural Connect should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fuse Rural Connect	1,000 Mbps
	SwyftConnect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	10 Mbps
	AT&T	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thebes

Based on data reported by Thebes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SwyftConnect and Fuse Rural Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thebes. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with SwyftConnect. This indicates SwyftConnect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thebes?

Arkansas customers rate SwyftConnect 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.

SwyftConnect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Thebes customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Thebes

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

Thebes ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Thebes	Arkansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Thebes that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Thebes.	1.7	6.4	6.8

 

Thebes Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Thebes	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	2.6	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.	2%	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.	86%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	31%	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.	31%	65%	76%

Thebes ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Thebes is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Thebes is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Thebes have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Thebes 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.

84% of Thebes households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 31% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 31% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 31% subscribe to it. A very low number of Thebes 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 Thebes?

How Much Speed does a Thebes Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Thebes is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Thebes's average household income is $63,769 which is higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and lower than 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.

Thebes also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 2% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Thebes has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Thebes households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 43% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thebes?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thebes?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thebes?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Thebes?

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

To see how Thebes 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 Thebes's C+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.