Table of contents
- Speed Guide
- Best ISP
- Cheapest
- Fastest
- Compare Services
- FAQs
What's the right internet speed for your home?
Households within Fort Smith are, on average, getting download speeds of 180 Mbps and upload speeds of 59 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.
Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.
Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
View Allconnect's take 
Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
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High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
View Allconnect's take
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Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
View Allconnect's take
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Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
View Allconnect's take
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High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
View Allconnect's take
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Best internet provider in Fort Smith, AR
Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Fort Smith is AT&T, with their fiber plans covering 10% of the city. AT&T internet plans start at $55 with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.
To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.
Monthly Price Range
Available Speeds
Contract Length
Plans starting at
$55/mo.
Available speeds
300-5,000 Mbps
None
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(844) 451-2720
Plans starting at
$55/mo.
Available speeds
300-5,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Call to order: (844) 451-2720
Cheap internet in Fort Smith, AR
Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.
T-Mobile has the cheapest internet plans in Fort Smith, starting at 245 Mbps for $40/mo.
Cox also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $49.99/mo.
Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.
Cheapest internet plans
T-Mobile
Cheapest Plan
Monthly price
$40.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 245 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fixed wireless
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Cox
Next Best Plan
Monthly price
$49.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
12 mos.
Connection type
Cable
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Fastest internet in Fort Smith, AR
The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that AT&T and Cox offer the fastest internet in Fort Smith.
AT&T has fiber internet speeds starting at $250.00/mo. for up to 5,000 Mbps while Cox offers plans up to 1,000 Mbps for their fiber internet.
Fastest internet plans
AT&T
Fastest Plan
Monthly price
$250.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 5,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Cox
Next Best Plan
Monthly price
$99.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 1,000 Mbps
Contract length
12 mos.
Connection type
Fiber
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
