In Des Arc there are 2 internet service providers, with CenturyLink being the most popular. CenturyLink offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, CenturyLink customers had an average download speed of 42 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, fiber internet service is also available from Ritter Communications.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 42 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 44 ms |
| Ritter Communications Fiber | 93 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 34 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Des Arc offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 42 Mbps for download speeds and 5 Mbps for upload speeds over 148 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Des Arc. 22% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 52% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2023 | 30 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 42 ms |
| February 2, 2023 | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 41 ms |
| February 2, 2023 | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 30 ms |
| February 1, 2023 | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 44 ms |
| February 1, 2023 | 588 Mbps | 142 Mbps | 14 ms |
| January 28, 2023 | 69 Mbps | 10 Mbps | n/a ms |
| January 28, 2023 | 31 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 26 ms |
| January 27, 2023 | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 30 ms |
| January 27, 2023 | 27 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| January 26, 2023 | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 37 ms |
Ritter Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Des Arc offering fiber internet service. Users have been getting 93 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 15 recent tests.
Ritter Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Des Arc. 30% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 44% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2023 | 93 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 34 ms |
| January 10, 2023 | 100 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 34 ms |
| January 9, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 58 ms |
| January 6, 2023 | 120 Mbps | 80 Mbps | 32 ms |
| January 4, 2023 | 101 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 34 ms |
| January 4, 2023 | 101 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 34 ms |
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