7 Best Internet Providers in Ashley County, AR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ashley County, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashley County, AR?

SwyftConnect is the highest-rated internet provider in Ashley County based on 33 Arkansas customer reviews, and SwyftConnect 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 Ashley County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ashley County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ashley County Internet Providers

Based on 33 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, SwyftConnect is the best internet service provider for Ashley County residents. SwyftConnect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 87.6% coverage in Ashley County.

At a national level, based on 2062 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SwyftConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashley County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by SwyftConnect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Ashley County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Fuse Rural Connect	1,000 Mbps
	SwyftConnect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashley County

Based on data reported by Ashley County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ashley County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,322 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with SwyftConnect. This indicates SwyftConnect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashley County?

Arkansas customers rate SwyftConnect 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.

SwyftConnect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ashley County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ashley County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ashley County

Ashley County 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 county 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 Ashley County below, including the metrics used and how Ashley County compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.

Ashley County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashley County	Arkansas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ashley County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.23%	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.	1,356 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 Ashley County.	4.5	6.4	6.8

 

Ashley County Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashley County	Arkansas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	5%	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.	86%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	54%	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.	56%	65%	76%

Ashley County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ashley County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ashley County is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ashley County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ashley County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

81% of Ashley County households have an internet connection despite having 97.78% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Ashley County 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 Counties Compare to Ashley County?

How Much Speed does a Ashley County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ashley County is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ashley County's average household income is $45,906 which is lower than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Ashley County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Ashley County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ashley County households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 59% 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 Ashley County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashley County?

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 Ashley County is SwyftConnect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SwyftConnect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ashley County is SwyftConnect.
• Viasat, SwyftConnect, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ashley County, 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 Ashley County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ashley County 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 Ashley County's B- ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.