Optimum Launches Gigabit Internet Service in Hughes, Horseshoe Lake, Madison, and Widener, Arkansas

Local Residents and Businesses Can Now Access the Fastest Internet Speeds Available in the Area

ARKANSAS (NOVEMBER 29, 2023) – Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announces that due to significant upgrades made to the company's local network and infrastructure, faster internet speeds of up to 1 Gig are now available in Hughes, Horseshoe Lake, Madison, and Widener, Arkansas. With this launch, Optimum’s 1 Gig service offers the fastest internet speeds available in the area, delivering service six times faster than the highest speed previously offered by the company in these markets.

“Optimum is thrilled to invest further in Hughes, Horseshoe Lake, Madison, and Widener by deploying 1 Gig Internet service in these markets,” said Jesse Garcia, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum Mid Central. “Our 1 Gig service is now the fastest internet speeds available across these four areas, delivering fast, high-quality service to meet the increasing data needs of our local customers.”

“Access to fast and reliable internet is a necessity and I applaud Optimum for bringing its 1 Gig internet network to our local communities,” said Mayor Lincoln E. Barnett. “This is a significant investment that will allow our residents and businesses to access higher quality and more reliable services, enabling them to connect to all their data and entertainment needs.”

Optimum’s award-winning internet comes with 99.9% reliability, whole home WiFi coverage with Smart WiFi 6 for seamless streaming, working, gaming and more, built-in security, as well as 24/7 tech support. The company’s Optimum Mobile service is delivered over America’s most awarded 5G network and offers plans starting as low as $15 per month per line.

In addition, significant monthly savings are available for residents who choose Optimum Complete, a new line of Internet + Mobile bundles that start at just $45 per month for internet service with one mobile line.

The company also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a subsidy of up to $30 per month to help qualifying households pay for Internet or mobile service.

For more information on Optimum’s product offerings and services, residents can visit the nearest Optimum store in Helena, call 866.9.OPTIMUM or visit optimum.com/internet.

Store Information

Address: 528 Oakland Ave Helena, AR 72342

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.