Internet providers in Arkansas
Our broadband experts compare plans from top internet providers to help you choose the best option for your home.



Find Arkansas internet providers by city
Arkansas offers high-speed cable and fiber internet up to 5,000 Mbps.
Whether you’re relocating to the Natural State for the first time or simply moving to a different Arkansas home, finding and setting up the right internet service is a crucial component to any successful move. Even if you aren’t moving, comparing your internet provider options could get you cheaper or better quality service.
Click on any of the Arkansas cities below to learn more about internet services in those areas, or find your city from the drop-down menu below.
Arkansas internet providers
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
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![]() | $55.00/mo.† | 300 – 4,700 Mbps† | Fiber | 44% |
![]() | $50.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | Cable/fiber | 18% |
![]() | $30.00/mo. | 400 – 6,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 15% |
![]() | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 5,000 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
![]() | $50.00/mo.** | 100 – 940 Mbps | DSL, fiber | 14% |
![]() | $49.99/mo. | Up to 100 Mbps | Satellite | 93% |
![]() | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 5G | 55% |
![]() | $29.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber | 14% |
*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/24/25.
**Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
†Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). 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. Ltd. avail/areas. 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.
Call for details: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720
Arkansas internet at a glance
Arkansas’ most common internet providers are cable and DSL. Fiber is available in larger Arkansas cities with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.
Cable and DSL internet providers are the most common choices for internet in Arkansas. Urban areas of the state will have greater access to fiber optic internet, while residents of rural areas may find satellite internet to be their best option. Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink are three satellite internet providers, each covering nearly 100% of the state.
Internet type | Price | Speed range | Availability |
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Fiber | $40.00 – $300.00/mo. | 300 – 6,000 Mbps | 53% |
Cable | $19.99 – $300.00/mo. | 50 – 6,000 Mbps | 62% |
Satellite | $49.99 – $5,000.00/mo. | 100 – 500 Mbps | 100% |
5G | $35.00 – $80.00/mo. | 140 – 1,000 Mbps | 31% |
Most widely available providers in Arkansas
Provider | Coverage | Fees |
---|---|---|
T-Mobile | 55% | No price hikes or hidden fees |
AT&T | 44% | Unlimited data and no contracts |
Cox | 18% | No installation fees and competitive pricing |
Quality of internet access in Arkansas
All of Arkansas can access the minimum recommended broadband speed, with over half able to access gigabit speeds:
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 64%
- Average download speed in Arkansas: 254.61 Mbps
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla speedtest data, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Fastest internet in Arkansas
The fastest speeds in Arkansas are available with most of the major ISPs, up to 5,000 Mbps.
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
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Xfinity | $299.95/mo. | 6,000 Mbps | Fiber |
AT&T Fiber | $245.00/mo.** | 4,700 Mbps** | Fiber |
Optimum | $180.00/mo. | 5,000 Mbps | Cable |
CenturyLink | $75.00/mo.*** | 940 Mbps | Fiber |
Cox | $150.00/mo. | 2,000 Mbps | Cable/fiber |
*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/24/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. 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.
***Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
Cheapest internet in Arkansas
The cheapest internet in Arkansas starts at $30.00/mo. for up to 400 Mbps.
Providers | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
---|---|---|---|
Xfinity | $30.00/mo. | 400 Mbps | Cable |
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 318 Mbps | 5G |
Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable |
*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/24/25.
Arkansas internet customer reviews
The service isn’t very good and the price for the speed is a little expensive
2/5
I am very satisfied with the internet, it works very well and doesn’t give me any problems.
5/5
They charge you twice just to get it connected then you get it connected you have to watch how much you can use per day then when you run out of GB you either have to buy more or upgrade your plan.
1/5
Written by:
Robin LaytonSenior Editor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empow…
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