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Best Internet Providers in Arkansas City, AR

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Arkansas City has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Arkansas City.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Desha County 37.7%bottom 22%
Average top speed25 MbpsDesha County 1,012 Mbpsbottom 2%
Providers41.1 at a typical addressbottom 4%
Homes with internet67%Desha County 79%bottom 5%
ISP Report CardFscore 1 of 100bottom 2%
Connectivity index14/100Desha County 24/100bottom 5%

Ranks compare Arkansas City with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

Arkansas City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Aristotle

Aristotle logo

Availability:

95.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $34.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Arkansas City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Arkansas City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

95.1%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

4.1%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Arkansas City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Arkansas City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

4.1%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

4.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Arkansas City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Arkansas City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

4.1%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

3.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Arkansas City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Arkansas City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Arkansas City residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Arkansas City ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arkansas City, AR?

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arkansas City?

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.

Arkansas City, AR map of internet availability

How Arkansas City Compares to Places Its Size

Arkansas City's report card score is in the bottom 2% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.

Fscore 1 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 2%
14/100Desha County 24/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 5%
Measure Arkansas City Rank among US places under 1,000 people Desha County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 37.7% 74.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 25 Mbps bottom 2% 1,012 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1.1 bottom 4% 5.7 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.1 bottom 15% 2.4 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 11% top 35% 5% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 85% bottom 15% 89% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 67% bottom 5% 79% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 37% bottom 16% 55% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 44% bottom 4% 46% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $41,592 bottom 7% $39,373 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 13% top 36% 15% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Arkansas City, against 37.7% across Desha County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Arkansas City are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,592 (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 Arkansas City

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arkansas City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Arkansas City, AR.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arkansas City?

Aristotle Fixed Wireless in Arkansas City, AR

Aristotle logo

Availability:

95.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Aristotle offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Arkansas City homes. Across the city, Aristotle Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Aristotle Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Arkansas City from Aristotle in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arkansas City, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

3.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Arkansas City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Arkansas City from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arkansas City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Arkansas City, AR.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arkansas City?

EarthLink DSL in Arkansas City, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

4.1%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.1% of Arkansas City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Arkansas City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Arkansas City, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

4.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 4.1% of Arkansas City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Arkansas City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Arkansas City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Arkansas City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Arkansas City

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Arkansas City

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
71630398 0.0%25 Mbps1.1F14/100

How Arkansas City Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Arkansas City that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 4 of them in Mississippi. Among them, Benoit, MS has the most homes with fiber (96.0%) and Bellaire the fewest (0.0%); Arkansas City has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Arkansas City (this page)412 0.0%25 Mbps1.1F14/100
McGehee4,266 0.0%589 Mbps5.6D32/100
Benoit, MS473 96.0%982 Mbps4.9C+33/100
Halley127 0.0%237 Mbps2.3F25/100
McArthur104 0.0%244 Mbps2.9F29/100
Bellaire103 0.0%274 Mbps2.2F53/100
Bolivar, MS101 82.2%1,000 Mbps4.7C38/100
Scott, MS96 65.6%730 Mbps3D+27/100
Rohwer75 0.0%25 Mbps2.5F14/100
Halley Junction37 0.0%300 Mbps2.5F38/100
Grapeland, MS31 90.3%1,000 Mbps1.3C-34/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arkansas City?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Arkansas City

Max Advertised Speed in Arkansas City, AR
Viasat100
Aristotle25
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25
AT&T10
EarthLink10

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Customer Ratings for Arkansas City Internet Providers

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arkansas City Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arkansas City, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeArkansas City OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AristotleNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arkansas City

Based on data reported by Arkansas City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Aristotle. The company offers speeds up to 25 Mbps in Arkansas City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 25 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

ISP / Tech TypeArkansas City SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AristotleNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arkansas City?

The table below shows how customers in Arkansas City, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Arkansas City

ISP / Tech TypeArkansas City AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AristotleNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas

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Kenneth W.

Petit Jean Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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. ...

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 12, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sara Bordbar

Dobson Fiber

4 of 5 stars October 10, 2026

Excellent costumer service. Great price.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 07, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Arkansas City?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

  • The fastest internet provider should be Aristotle.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Aristotle has the broadest coverage in Arkansas City, available to 95.1% 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.