Internet Providers in Arkansas

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Home to the only diamond mine in the US, Arkansas is a resource-rich state coupled with many beautiful lakes and rivers that are ideal for recreation. Much of the state is made up of rural areas, and therefore not all residents of Arkansas have access to broadband internet providers. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in Arkansas

12

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

76%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

56%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

24%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

29%

Fiber access

70%

Cable access

86%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Cox1000 Mbps1000 Mbps11%Cable, Fiber
Xfinity987 Mbps987 Mbps10%Cable
Verizon300 Mbps300 Mbps1%Fixed Wireless
Suddenlink269 Mbps1000 Mbps22%Cable
Windstream60 Mbps1000 Mbps20%Cable, DSL, Fiber
Viasat58 Mbps100 Mbps56%Satellite
AT&T43 Mbps1000 Mbps73%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps53%Satellite
CenturyLink21 Mbps940 Mbps30%DSL, Fiber
ProviderCox
Average Download Speed1000 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %11%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed987 Mbps
Max Download Speed987 Mbps
Serviceability %10%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed300 Mbps
Max Download Speed300 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesFixed Wireless
ProviderSuddenlink
Average Download Speed269 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %22%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderWindstream
Average Download Speed60 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %20%
Connection TypesCable, DSL, Fiber
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed58 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %56%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderAT&T
Average Download Speed43 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %73%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %53%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed21 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %30%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in Arkansas

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
  • +8 million nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data available
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  • Unlimited data
  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Fixed price guarantee
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  • 30-day money back guarantee
  • Elite gaming service
  • Numerous bundled services

Arkansas Internet at a Glance

Not all residents of Arkansas have access to broadband internet. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in Arkansas is just over 100 Mpbs.

This is adequate for normal internet activities, such as using popular streaming services, working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in Arkansas, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • High-speed internet access where available
  • Wide variety of providers and connection types available

Cons

  • Only about 54% of Arkansas residents have access to broadband internet
  • Some areas of the state have no internet access

All Internet Providers in Arkansas

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Cox$49.99/mo.1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Sparklight$45 – $110*940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Suddenlink$29.99/mo.940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Windstream$39.99/mo.1000MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Smithville$45/mo. – $69.99/mo.*1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
AT&T$55/mo. – $80/mo.300 Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderCox
Starting Price$49.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSparklight
Starting Price$45 – $110*
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSuddenlink
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderWindstream
Starting Price$39.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSmithville
Starting Price$45/mo. – $69.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderAT&T
Starting Price$55/mo. – $80/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

Arkansas Internet FAQs

Arkansas has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is Viasat internet.

There are 12 internet providers in Arkansas. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, EarthLink internet offers the fastest speeds in Arkansas.

Yes. Multiple Arkansas internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.