8 Best Internet Providers in 72454, AR
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| 72454 ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,743 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real 72454 Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
72454 has 8 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 72454.
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72454 has 8 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 72454.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 72454, 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 72454 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 72454, AR?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in 72454 based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 72454, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Brightspeed is an option for 95.27% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 72454, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 72454
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 72454 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 72454 Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| BPS Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 30 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for 72454 residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 86.4% coverage in 72454.
At a national level, based on 1389 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BPS Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 72454?
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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 72454?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 72454, the fastest internet in the zip comes from Brightspeed.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 72454
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Clay County Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| BPS Telephone Company | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 72454
| ISP / Tech Type | 72454 Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BPS Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 72454 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 72454. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,576 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 72454?
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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sparklight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 72454 customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 72454, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 72454
| ISP / Tech Type | 72454 Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| BPS Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
72454 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 72454 below, including the metrics used and how 72454 compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 72454 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.49% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 1,743 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 72454. | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.4 | 2.6 | 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. | 3% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 87% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 78% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 61% | 64% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 61% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
72454 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 72454 is B+, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 72454 is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 72454 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 72454 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.
78% of 72454 households have an internet connection despite having 99.96% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of 72454 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 72454?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
How Much Speed does a 72454 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 72454 is 2.4, which is smaller than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 72454's average household income is $48,943 which is lower than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
72454 also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 72454 has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 72454 households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 72454?
Brightspeed Fiber in 72454, AR
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 75.6% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,971 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 72454 from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Clay County Connect Fiber in 72454, AR
Clay County Connect offers Fiber service to 28.8% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, Clay County Connect 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 72454?
Sparklight Cable in 72454, AR
Sparklight offers Cable service to 86.4% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 72454?
Brightspeed DSL in 72454, AR
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 56.4% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the zip. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 72454 from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 72454?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 72454, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in 72454, AR
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 101 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 72454, AR
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 72454, AR
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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.
BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in 72454, AR
BPS Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of 72454 homes. Across the zip, BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which ISP Should You Choose in 72454?
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 72454 is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 72454 is Brightspeed.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in 72454, 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 72454 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 72454 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 72454's B+ ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
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