Best Internet Providers in Ballard, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ballard, AR
Ballard has 6 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 Ballard.
Ranks compare Ballard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ballard, AR at a Glance
Ballard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
NEXT by NAEC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Ballard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ballard, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Ballard based on 39 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 Ballard?
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.
How Ballard Compares to Places Its Size
Ballard's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Ballard | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sharp County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 69.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,018 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 4.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 47% | 61% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 68% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,077 | bottom 13% | $50,660 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ballard, against 69.0% across Sharp County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Ballard are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,077 (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 Ballard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Ballard, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, NEXT by NAEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ballard, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ballard, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ballard, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Ballard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ballard, AR
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Ballard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ballard, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
Brightspeed DSL in Ballard, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ballard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ballard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ballard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ballard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ballard that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Horseshoe Bend has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Cherokee Village the fewest (16.7%); Ballard has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard (this page) | 187 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Cherokee Village | 4,707 | 16.7% | 983 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,571 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Ash Flat | 2,476 | 93.4% | 966 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Highland | 948 | 38.1% | 974 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Franklin | 421 | 96.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Glencoe | 418 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Stuart | 250 | 79.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 31/100 |
| Myron | 191 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 29/100 |
| Morriston | 110 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 29/100 |
| Day | 37 | 91.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ballard?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from NEXT by NAEC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ballard
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ballard Internet Providers
Based on 39 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Ballard residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Ballard.
At a national level, based on 2309 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 Ballard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ballard, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (0) | (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ballard
Based on data reported by Ballard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEXT by NAEC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ballard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NEXT by NAEC. This indicates NEXT by NAEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ballard?
Of the providers in Ballard, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ballard 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. NEXT by NAEC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ballard, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ballard
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ballard?
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 Ballard is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NEXT by NAEC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ballard is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, NEXT by NAEC, HughesNet, EarthLink, Brightspeed, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Ballard, available to 100.0% 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.