10 Best Internet Providers in 72173, AR
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72173 ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,375 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real 72173 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
72173 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 72173.
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72173 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 72173.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Optimum
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Above are the top 4 providers in 72173, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 72173 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 72173, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in 72173 based on 57 Arkansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 72173, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 72173
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 72173 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 72173 Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (270) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (24) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (2) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on 57 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for 72173 residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Connect 2 First wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 3.4% coverage in 72173.
At a national level, based on 4898 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 72173?
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Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 72173
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- TCW - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TCW - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Connect 2 First - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 72173?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 72173, the fastest internet in the zip comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 72173
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 72173
| ISP / Tech Type | 72173 Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (270) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 72173 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 72173. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,246 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 72173?
Arkansas customers rate Brightspeed as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Brightspeed received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 72173 customers with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 72173, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 72173
| ISP / Tech Type | 72173 Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (270) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
72173 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 72173 below, including the metrics used and how 72173 compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 72173 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.37% | 74.58% | 71.53% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,375 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 72173. | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 9% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 94% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 87% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 75% | 67% | 76% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 75% | 68% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
72173 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 72173 is B, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 72173 is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 72173 have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 72173 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
95% of 72173 households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of 72173 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 72173?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
How Much Speed does a 72173 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 72173 is 2.8, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 72173’s average household income is $77,174 which is much higher than the Arkansas average of $67,831 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
72173 also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 72173 has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 72173 households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 72173?
TCW Fiber in 72173, AR
Availability:
56.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fiber service to 56.1% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, TCW Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in 72173, AR
Availability:
49.7%
Customer Rating:
(38)
Avg. Download Speed
1,943 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 49.7% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,943 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 72173 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in 72173, AR
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(291)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 9.8% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Connect 2 First Fiber in 72173, AR
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 3.4% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Connect 2 First Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 72173?
Optimum Cable in 72173, AR
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(217)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 54.5% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in 72173, AR
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(2028)
Avg. Download Speed
1,385 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.6% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,385 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 85 Mbps throughout the zip. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 72173 from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 72173?
Windstream DSL in 72173, AR
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(51)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.7% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 147 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 72173 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in 72173, AR
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.6% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 72173 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 72173, AR
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(296)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.6% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 72173 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in 72173, AR
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.9% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 72173?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(198)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.1% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the zip.
TCW Fixed Wireless in 72173, AR
Availability:
36.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.4% of 72173 homes. Across the zip, TCW Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 72173?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 72173 is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 72173 is Brightspeed.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 72173, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 72173 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 72173 stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 72173’s B ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
Customer Reviews
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South Central Connect Fiber
September 09, 2026 They have had problems since start up and continually fail to provide customer service to resolve issues. They do not want to hear about problems they created with their software system changes that affect telephone and internet streaming. Picture freeze, loss of program streaming, tv will not function with remotes or direct controls and must be unplugged from power outlet. Loss of telephone connection, tv powers on and off randomly. Telephone line noise or poor quality connection. I was told their equipment is not compatible with surge protectors; I have whole house surge protectors installed and the representative did not know what they were. August of 2026 I had twelve outages. Since moving here power surges and outages are frequent as many as four in a day. Numerous electronics failures, hvac circuits, tv’s, appliances, stereo, and radio. The electric company said the problem is with my home wiring. I hired a master electrician and he could not find a problem with my home wiring. These two companies are one and the same and do not care about providing the service customers are paying a high price for poor service.
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Madison G
Petit Jean Fiber
September 09, 2026 We just moved into a new house and had some trouble getting our fiber working from the previous owners. Alisha went above and beyond to walk us through the process and stayed on the line with me until she was sure it was working for us. She even stayed on after the office was closed. She was awesome!!!
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Resort Cable
August 24, 2026 most unreliable internet service on planet earth.i even unplug my modem and router each night and it’s still a toss up if i’ll have internet connection after 15-20 minutes. After 12 years and countless service calls i’ve finally gave up and switched to starlink. 8/24/2026
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Joseph Feyen
Dobson Fiber
August 13, 2026 More
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Dobson Fiber
August 13, 2026 Awesome! No problems!
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