Best Internet Providers in Alpena, AR
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alpena, AR
Alpena has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Alpena.
Ranks compare Alpena with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alpena, AR at a Glance
Alpena Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Alpena ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alpena, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alpena based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Alpena, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.35% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alpena?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Alpena
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ritter Communications - dsl coverage map
- Reynolds Media - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- HBE Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Natco - dsl coverage map
- Total Highspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Alpena Compares to Places Its Size
Alpena's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Alpena | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Boone County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 8.8% | bottom 15% | 57.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 402 Mbps | bottom 4% | 1,768 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | bottom 41% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 10% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 88% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 14% | 62% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 71% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,790 | bottom 29% | $59,611 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 8.8% of homes in Alpena, against 57.8% across Boone County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Alpena are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,790 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alpena
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alpena?
Windstream Fiber in Alpena, AR
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alpena?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Alpena homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Alpena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Alpena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Reynolds Media Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Reynolds Media offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.6% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Reynolds Media Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
HBE Internet Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
HBE Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Alpena homes. Across the city, HBE Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless in Alpena, AR
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Total Highspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Total Highspeed Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alpena?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Alpena, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alpena?
Ritter Communications DSL in Alpena, AR
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers DSL service to 95.7% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Alpena, AR
Availability:
14.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 14.9% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alpena from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Natco DSL in Alpena, AR
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Natco offers DSL service to 14.0% of Alpena homes. Across the city, Natco DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Alpena by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alpena has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alpena
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Alpena
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72611 | 1,673 | 0.0% | 228 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 38/100 |
How Alpena Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alpena that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Omaha has the most homes with fiber (71.6%) and Harrison the fewest (59.6%); Alpena has 8.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena (this page) | 1,526 | 8.8% | 402 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Harrison | 24,345 | 59.6% | 1,846 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| Green Forest | 6,164 | 59.9% | 1,418 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 34/100 |
| Omaha | 2,628 | 71.6% | 1,748 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Gaither | 905 | 45.0% | 1,925 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 46/100 |
| Oak Grove | 900 | 27.8% | 737 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 15/100 |
| Carrollton | 787 | 3.2% | 287 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 33/100 |
| Rule | 446 | 11.0% | 1,078 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Burlington | 356 | 33.1% | 1,529 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Osage | 200 | 0.0% | 99 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 38/100 |
| Rudd | 75 | 14.7% | 435 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alpena?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alpena
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Reynolds Media | 100 |
| Total Highspeed | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Ritter Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HBE Internet | 25 |
| Natco | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Alpena Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alpena residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 94.3% coverage in Alpena.
At a national level, based on 2331 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alpena Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alpena, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alpena Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBE Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alpena
Based on data reported by Alpena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Alpena. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 259 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alpena Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBE Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alpena?
Of the providers in Alpena, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alpena where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Arkansas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alpena, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alpena
| ISP / Tech Type | Alpena Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Total Highspeed | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBE Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Kenneth W.
Petit Jean Fiber
November 11, 2026 Usually pretty good. Today the speed test looked like mol-asses. download not too bad at 93 out of a hundred mbs, upload was a pitiful 23. ...
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 27, 2026 I have wanted fiber internet connection since it became available. I’m very happy with Dobson. Great internet and great personal technical support.
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Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alpena?
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 Alpena is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alpena is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Ritter Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alpena, available to 95.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.