Internet providers in Paragould, Arkansas

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Broadband in Paragould

Paragould is Greene County’s seat in northeast Arkansas—downtown along Pruett Street, industrial parks toward the Missouri line, and a rare municipal electric/water/sewer/cable utility (Paragould Light Water & Cable). City Public Works garbage is billed on the PMU statement, not as a private hauler.

Our Paragould FCC place filing lists AT&T fiber at 5 Gbps symmetric, plus municipal Paragould Light Water and Cable fiber at 1 Gbps and empower (Craighead Electric) fiber. County-edge lots still need an address check—Wisper and cellular fixed wireless fill gaps toward Marmaduke and Rector.

Paragould Municipal Utilities provides city-limit electric (~$88/mo at 1,000 kWh before PCA), water (~$28 at 5,000 gal), and sewer (~$40). Trash is city collection at $20/mo (Ordinance 2025-29). Arkansas has no retail electric choice. Official coverage research: FCC National Broadband Map.

Internet providers by technology in Paragould

Researching home internet in Paragould? At our FCC National Broadband Map sample (36.0584, -90.4973), AT&T appears with a fiber filing with reported downloads up to 5 Gbps at our stored Paragould coordinate—often the strongest wireline option where it reaches your address; Wisper ISP, LLC lists fixed wireless at this sample point—useful where fiber or cable drops have not been built to the lot; satellite providers such as Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat also file at this coordinate, which can matter on rural fringes even when Paragould looks well served on a map. Promotional pricing and store availability are not in FCC filings—run the comparison tool with your full street address before you order.

Notable options in this FCC sample

AT&T — Highest provider-reported max download in our Paragould FCC sample (5 Gbps)
empower, delivered by CECC — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
Paragould Light Water and Cable — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
Wisper ISP, LLC — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 400 Mbps download reported)
Verizon — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 300 Mbps download reported)
T-Mobile — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 100 Mbps download reported)
Hillbilly Wireless — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 45 Mbps download reported)
Starlink — Satellite alternative where wireline is limited (FCC filing at our Paragould sample point)

Fastest internet providers in Paragould

Our Paragould FCC place filing lists AT&T fiber at 5 Gbps symmetric—ahead of empower (Craighead Electric) and Paragould Light Water and Cable municipal fiber at 1 Gbps.

Fastest internet providers in Paragould for Paragould from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
AT&T	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
empower, delivered by CECC	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Paragould Light Water and Cable	Fiber	1 Gbps	200 Mbps
Wisper ISP, LLC	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps

Fiber internet providers in Paragould

AT&T multi-gig plus municipal PLWC fiber and empower overbuild give Greene County more fiber choice than many Delta cities—verify which plant actually passes your street.

Fiber internet providers in Paragould for Paragould from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
AT&T	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
empower, delivered by CECC	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Paragould Light Water and Cable	Fiber	1 Gbps	200 Mbps

Cable internet providers in Paragould

PLWC’s cable/fiber hybrid still files in town; compare upload if you work from a home office near the square.

Fixed wireless internet in Paragould

Wisper, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile fixed wireless cover county-edge Greene County lots.

Fixed wireless internet in Paragould for Paragould from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Wisper ISP, LLC	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
T-Mobile	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Hillbilly Wireless	Fixed Wireless	45 Mbps	10 Mbps

DSL internet providers in Paragould

Legacy copper DSL filings—often slower max downloads but sometimes the only wireline option on older plant.

DSL internet providers in Paragould for Paragould from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	5 Mbps

Satellite internet providers in Paragould

Starlink remains listed for rural Greene County parcels when municipal fiber has not been extended.

Satellite internet providers in Paragould for Paragould from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Starlink	Satellite	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps

Internet providers in Paragould (FCC filing sample)

Table lists provider-reported residential filings at our stored coordinate for Paragould. This is research data—not live pricing, percent coverage, or a guarantee that every brand sells at your address. See how we use FCC data below for sample methodology, then confirm plans in the comparison tool above.

Connection types in this FCC sample

Fixed Wireless (5)
Fiber (3)
Satellite (3)
DSL (1)

FCC provider filings for Paragould at sample coordinates 36.0584, -90.4973
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
AT&T	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
empower, delivered by CECC	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Paragould Light Water and Cable	Fiber	1 Gbps	200 Mbps
Wisper ISP, LLC	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
Starlink	Satellite	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
AT&T	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
T-Mobile	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps
Hillbilly Wireless	Fixed Wireless	45 Mbps	10 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	5 Mbps

How much internet speed do you need in Paragould?

Headline Mbps in ads are often “up to” values. Match the plan to how many people and devices share the connection—not only the fastest number on a provider card. Upload speed matters for video calls and cloud backups.

25+ Mbps

Web, email, HD streaming
1–2 devices
Ideal for 1–2 people

100+ Mbps

4K streaming, online gaming, video calls
3–5 devices
Ideal for 2–6 people

500 Mbps – 1 Gig

Multiple 4K streams, large uploads, smart home
5+ devices
Ideal for 6+ people or heavy WFH

Mbps (megabits per second) measures data rate. FCC broadband benchmarks use 25 Mbps download as a baseline for fixed service; fiber and cable plans in Paragould often exceed that where plant reaches your address.

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Before you order in Paragould

Use your exact address. Greene County can include multiple networks—or pockets with only one wireline option. Summaries on this page and FCC filings describe sample points, not a quote for your home.
Check HOA and apartment rules. Bulk agreements or approved-provider lists can limit what you can install—ask the property manager if results look narrow.
Compare technology types. Plans may be labeled cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite—upload speed and latency vary. Match the plan to how you use the connection, not only headline download Mbps.
Cross-check government data. Our FCC section below explains the one-point sample we store; the FCC National Broadband Map lets you search your address. The shopping tool above shows retail offers—they can disagree, so confirm with the ISP before you sign up.

How we use FCC broadband data

This section explains how we build the FCC provider table above for Paragould. It is methodology—not a coverage map for the whole city and not a substitute for checking your street address in the comparison tool.

We take one sample coordinate per city from our dataset (the point we store in cities.json, usually a centroid or chosen coordinate—not an address you enter on this page). We query the FCC National Broadband Map API for residential provider filings at that latitude and longitude, then store the rows in fcc-broadband-by-city.json for this page. Each row is a brand + technology + reported max speeds; multiple rows per brand are normal (for example separate cable and fiber filings).

Filings describe what providers report at that point. They are not retail prices, promotional bundles, percent of homes served, or a guarantee that service can be installed at your driveway.

FCC data is provider-reported and may lag new construction, while shopping-tool results can vary by address, promotion, and provider eligibility. We use FCC data for technology and availability context, not final pricing.

Internet providers submit updated broadband availability to the FCC on a semiannual schedule—filing deadlines are typically March 1 and September 1 (or the next business day). Even after the FCC publishes a new dataset, filings can trail fiber overbuilds, new subdivisions, and retired copper plant by months.

What this sample shows

Sample coordinates: 36.0584, -90.4973; One point in our city dataset
Distinct provider names: 10; 12 provider+technology filing rows in the table above
Fastest reported download: up to 5 Gbps; Highest max in this sample only
Satellite in sample: Yes; Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat

Our stored copy of this sample was last refreshed from the FCC API on 2026-08-15. Batch updates run on our schedule; the underlying FCC map updates on the agency's semiannual publication cycle. Cross-check your address on the FCC National Broadband Map or in the comparison tool above before you order service.

Frequently asked questions

Broadband networks follow street-level infrastructure, franchise areas, and sometimes HOA or building agreements—not just Greene boundaries or the Paragould label. Two homes on the same road can fall on different sides of a fiber build or cable node. Enter your full street address (and unit, if applicable) in the tool for the most relevant plans.

Paragould Municipal Utilities (PMU) supplies electric service for this area in our modeling, but home internet is a separate retail market. Your ISP may be a cable company, fiber overbuilder, telco, fixed wireless carrier, or satellite provider depending on address. Use the comparison tool to see what markets to your location.

The FCC sample on this page is a single provider-reported snapshot at our stored coordinates for Paragould. The embedded comparison tool is a separate shopping flow: it may show different plans, promotions, or eligibility for your exact service location. Use both for research, then confirm pricing and installation with the ISP before you order.

The FCC National Broadband Map is the government’s map of where providers report offering service. This page adds Arkansas-local context and embeds a partner comparison tool for plans and promotions. Neither replaces a serviceability check or order confirmation from your chosen provider.

Download and upload speeds in marketing materials are often “up to” values and can depend on network load, your Wi-Fi, and inside wiring. If you work from home or upload large files, compare upload speeds and any data policies—not only the headline download number. Run a wired speed test after install if performance matters.

Fiber coverage grows across Arkansas but remains address-specific. Urban and suburban areas often see fiber or high-tier cable; some addresses still rely on DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite. Use the address search below rather than assuming the same technology as a nearby neighborhood.

The comparison tool shows current retail offers for the address you enter. Our FCC table reflects one provider-reported sample at stored coordinates for Paragould. Filings can omit some brands, use different corporate names, or lag new construction. Use both for research, then confirm with the ISP.

Fiber usually offers the best upload speeds and latency where available. Cable is widely deployed and often competitive on download. Fixed wireless and 5G home can be strong where wireline has not been built to the lot. Satellite works almost everywhere but typically has higher latency. Match technology to your address check, not only city-level summaries.

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