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*Price after $10/mo discount (starts within 2 bills) w/ paperless billing & Autopay if enrolled w a debut card or bank account. Discount reduced to $5/mo if enrolled w/ credit card. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies
Arkansas is a land of beauty. From natural wonders like the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains to a rich history of folk music, there’s a kind of rustic allure to the Natural State. It makes a fitting site of the only active diamond mine in the U.S. and the birthplace of Johnny Cash.
For Arkansas’ three million residents, its lush landscapes and musical heritage are part of the backdrop of everyday life. But those same locals also have to keep up with modern-day demands like working from home, gaming online or streaming their favorite shows. And for that, they need reliable home internet.
Arkansas offers plenty of choices when it comes to home Wi-Fi, with fast connection speeds of up to 5 GB in some areas. Read on to learn about the top internet service providers in Arkansas.
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Best internet providers in Arkansas
There are more than a dozen major internet providers in Arkansas, not to mention the small local providers you can find in various cities. Top providers include Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. In Arkansas, you can find 5G fixed wireless, gigabit cable internet and multigigabit fiber plans. Prices start as low as $30/mo., and speeds can reach up to 5 GB in some parts of the state.
Explore the top Arkansas internet providers by price, speed, connection type and availability in the following table.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Price may include autopay and paperless billing discounts. Speeds may vary.
**When bundled with a qualifying mobile plan.
♱Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. See offer details. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. As of 03/20/25.
♱♱Limited time offer; subject to change. Requires purchase of qualifying Brightspeed Fiber internet service in select areas. Promotional price offered through bill credit for new Brightspeed customers only. Bill credit of: $20/month over first 6 months; Standard rates apply after promotion period.
Methodology
We rated the largest internet providers in the U.S. for 2025. Each provider was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 based on over a dozen factors, including speed, cost, availability, fees, customer satisfaction, connection type and more. We also used data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to compare the average speed offered by internet companies in the U.S. to set a baseline for what is considered a good internet speed. Additionally, we analyzed data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to understand how each internet service provider (ISP) fares in customer service and perceived value.
Internet technology in Arkansas
Your choice of internet technology makes a big difference in your home Wi-Fi performance. As you’ll find in the table following this section, Arkansas internet providers offer a variety of connection types, each with differing top speeds and price points.
If you’re shopping for the fastest home Wi-Fi connection, fiber-optic and cable internet are your best options. Cable is available to more Arkansas residents, but fiber offers the fastest upload and download speeds. Fixed wireless coverage is relatively slim outside central Arkansas but can reach 300 Mbps in some locations. Satellite internet providers offer service throughout the state, though download speeds tend to be much slower.
Connection type
Starting price*
Speeds up to
Availability
Satellite
$49.99–$120/mo.
250 Mbps
100%
Cable
$30–$110/mo.
2,000 Mbps
60%
Fixed wireless
$35**–$70/mo.
1,000 Mbps
21%
Fiber
$29–$245/mo.
5,000 Mbps
47%
Disclaimers
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Price may include autopay and paperless billing discounts. Speeds may vary.
**When bundled with a qualifying mobile plan.
Top Arkansas cities
All the Arkansas internet providers on the above list are not available in every part of the Natural State. You may find different internet options in Little Rock than you do in Fayetteville, for instance. Plus, cable providers like Cox and Xfinity typically don’t provide service in the same area. Enter your address on this page to find the best internet options available near you.
Cheap internet options in Arkansas
Home Wi-Fi can be quite affordable in Arkansas. Many internet providers offer cheap internet plans for less than $50/mo. — on the low end of the national average price range of $40–$80/mo. You can also save even more by bundling internet with other services like your cell phone or cable TV. For some of the best internet deals, check out promotions from companies like Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Fast internet options in Arkansas
Arkansas also offers residents plenty of options for lightning-fast connections. Fiber plans are perfect for online gaming, and AT&T, Brightspeed, Kinetic and EarthLink all offer symmetrical upload and download speeds of 1 GB or more. Where those aren’t available, cable from Xfinity, Cox and Optimum still offers solid gigabit download speeds — more than enough for 4K streaming.
Our guide to internet speed has everything you need to know to decide on the right home Wi-Fi speed.
Rural internet options in Arkansas
Arkansas is a largely rural state, with many residents outside of major urban areas. That may mean more limited access to cable and fiber, but there are other rural internet options. Satellite providers like Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink offer service throughout the entire state — you’ll just need to install a satellite dish on your property to get connected.
Arkansas internet FAQs
Does Arkansas have good internet?
On the whole, Arkansas’ internet performance lags a little behind the U.S. average, with a median download speed of only 221 Mbps. However, there are many options for faster home Wi-Fi in many parts of the Natural State, with connections of up to 5 GB from providers like AT&T and EarthLink.
Is Verizon internet available in Arkansas?
Verizon offers its fixed wireless home internet service in roughly 12% of Arkansas, with the most coverage density in the central part of the state. Download speeds top out around 300 Mbps for the top 5G plan, where available.
Does Arkansas have fiber-optic internet?
Yes, Arkansas has fiber internet available for almost half of the state. Providers like AT&T, Brightspeed, Kinetic and EarthLink serve different parts of the Natural State.
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Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor, and former operations manager. His work covers a wide range of topics, including streaming and internet tech, green energy, and personal finance. His work, bylined and ghostwritten, has appeared in The Balance, CNET, CIO Magazine, Entrepreneur, and more.
Hannah Whatley is an editor who enjoys collaborating with writers to offer readers the most relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information for their home purchases. She has previously edited for The Motley Fool, The Modest Wallet, Grammarly, JoinCake.com and SaveOnEnergy.com, gaining expertise in several industries. Hannah has a B.A. in English from Thomas Edison State University. When she isn’t editing, she enjoys studying linguistics and languages.
