Arkansas · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Arkansas
Coverage in Arkansas
- Homes in Arkansas that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 87.9%
- Homes in Arkansas that can get fiber
- 62%
- Homes in Arkansas that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 71.9%
- Homes in Arkansas that can get cable
- 63.6%
- Homes in Arkansas that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 90.9%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Arkansas that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 62% | 62% | 62% | 61% |
| Cable | 63.6% | 63.5% | 61.8% | 24.2% |
| DSL (copper) | 40.3% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 83.5% | 75.6% | 45.3% | 0.2% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 71.9% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in Arkansas meets this rule in the current data. 62% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 60.9% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 60.9% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
17 wired and fixed wireless providers in Arkansas
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (6)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right Fiber | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | 9.1% |
| Kinetic | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3% |
| Connect2First | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3% |
| OzarksGo | Fiber | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps | 5.2% |
| Wave Rural Connect, LLC | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4% |
| NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2% |
Mainly cable (6)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 18.8% |
| Xfinity | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 16.3% |
| Optimum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 13.3% |
| Resort Television Cable Company Inc | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 7.6% |
| Fidelity Communications | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 6% |
| Swyft Connect | Fiber, Cable | 50 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 2.1% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 15.1% |
Mainly fixed wireless (4)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 60.9% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 58.9% |
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 55.7% |
| Aristotle | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 3.9% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
Check your address
Coverage varies street by street. See exactly what is offered at your address in Arkansas.
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Internet outage in Arkansas?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in Arkansas, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- AT&T Internet service status
- Cox service status
- Xfinity service status
- Optimum service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
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Largest cities in Arkansas
- Little RockPopulation 204,774
Questions about internet in Arkansas
What internet providers serve Arkansas?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 17 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Arkansas. By share of homes covered: T-Mobile Home Internet (60.9%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (58.9%), AT&T Internet (55.7%), Cox (18.8%), Xfinity (16.3%), Brightspeed (15.1%), Optimum (13.3%), Right Fiber (9.1%), Resort Television Cable Company Inc (7.6%), Kinetic (6.3%), Fidelity Communications (6%), Connect2First (5.3%), OzarksGo (5.2%), Aristotle (3.9%), Wave Rural Connect, LLC (3.4%), NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC (2.2%) and Swyft Connect (2.1%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Arkansas?
Yes. 62% of homes in Arkansas can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Cox, Xfinity, Brightspeed, Right Fiber, Resort Television Cable Company Inc, Kinetic, Fidelity Communications, Connect2First, OzarksGo, Aristotle, Wave Rural Connect, LLC, NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC and Swyft Connect.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Arkansas?
The highest advertised download speed is 5,000 Mbps (5,000 Mbps upload), from AT&T Internet over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Arkansas?
71.9% of homes in Arkansas can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Arkansas can get 100 Mbps internet?
87.9% of homes in Arkansas can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 90.9% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Arkansas?
Leaving out satellite, T-Mobile Home Internet covers the largest share: 60.9% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Arkansas?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (100%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in Arkansas.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.