Best Internet Providers in Austin, AR
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Austin, AR
Austin has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Austin.
Ranks compare Austin with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Austin, AR at a Glance
Austin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Connect 2 First
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Austin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Austin, AR?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Austin based on 59 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Austin?
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 Austin
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Connect 2 First - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- G5 Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- TCW - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Austin Compares to Places Its Size
Austin's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 31%.
| Measure | Austin | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Lonoke County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 6% | 98.6% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,587 Mbps | bottom 22% | 1,595 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 28% | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 15% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 91% | 87% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 35% | 70% | 67% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 78% | 71% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $94,305 | top 42% | $75,071 | $67,831 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 14% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Austin, against 98.6% across Lonoke County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Austin are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,305 (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 Austin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Connect 2 First Fiber in Austin, AR
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 99.8% of Austin homes. Across the city, Connect 2 First Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Austin, AR
Availability:
40.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,006 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 40.2% of Austin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,006 Mbps, with speeds from 940 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Austin from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Austin, AR
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Austin homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Austin, AR
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Austin homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Austin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Austin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Austin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Austin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.5% of Austin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
G5 Internet Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
G5 Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Austin homes. Across the city, G5 Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Austin homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
TCW Fixed Wireless in Austin, AR
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Austin homes. Across the city, TCW Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Optimum Cable in Austin, AR
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 97.7% of Austin homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Austin, AR
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 55.5% of Austin homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Brightspeed DSL in Austin, AR
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 84.6% of Austin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Austin from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Austin, AR
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.6% of Austin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Austin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Austin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Austin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Austin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72007 | 9,568 | 99.8% | 1,502 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 75/100 |
How Austin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Austin that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Ward has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Little Rock Air Force Base the fewest (25.3%); Austin has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin (this page) | 11,238 | 99.8% | 1,587 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 76/100 |
| Jacksonville | 33,738 | 93.7% | 3,469 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Cabot | 33,520 | 98.9% | 1,676 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Beebe | 12,308 | 91.6% | 3,515 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Ward | 10,067 | 99.3% | 1,536 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Little Rock Air Force Base | 1,689 | 25.3% | 1,187 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 42/100 |
| El Paso | 1,429 | 45.5% | 709 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 40/100 |
| Wattensaw | 1,101 | 98.5% | 993 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Barrentine Corner | 1,058 | 84.9% | 1,102 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 38/100 |
| Toneyville | 629 | 95.4% | 1,795 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Parnell | 376 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Austin?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Austin
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| G5 Internet | 100 |
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Austin. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Austin Internet Providers
Based on 59 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Austin residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.32 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 96.1% coverage in Austin.
At a national level, based on 5064 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 Austin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Austin, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Austin
Based on data reported by Austin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Austin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Austin?
Of the providers in Austin, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Austin 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.
AT&T is rated 3.26 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Austin, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Austin
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Chris R
XFINITY Fiber
November 18, 2024 We’ve got Xfinity and utilize their equipment. So far we are pretty happy with it, but the price is pretty high. The customer service is pretty decent. The AI they have is helpful in getting me to where I need to get an issue resolved.
Molly R.
XFINITY Fiber
August 23, 2024 As a military family, we move often. This usually means finding a new internet provider. Xfinity offered us “new neighbor rates” which included equipment. We are locked into a good rate for 2 years. I am happy with our overall service. Speeds are good and price is also good. We do not have issues with outages that some of our neighbors who do not have fiber experience in storms.
Steve P.
Optimum Cable
February 23, 2023 The only thing I like about them is that the delivered speed is very close to the advertised speed. Otherwise the pricing is horrible, and the service cuts out regularly. The customer service is also terrible. I tried to use their online chat service to reduce my bill. The rep said he would put me on a lower plan, but a month went buy and nothing changed. I ended having to call in and get it done. They also fill your mailbox with junk trying to get you to sign up for their mobile phone service. Not a chance.
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. ...
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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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Austin?
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 Austin is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Austin is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Connect 2 First has the broadest coverage in Austin, available to 99.8% 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.