Best Internet Providers in Bates, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bates, AR
Bates has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Bates.
Ranks compare Bates with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bates, AR at a Glance
Bates Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Bates ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bates, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Bates based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wave Rural Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bates, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 96.78% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bates?
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 Bates
How Bates Compares to Places Its Size
Bates's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Bates | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Scott County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 32% | 94.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,011 Mbps | top 38% | 1,360 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 4.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 4% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 88% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 76% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 53% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 62% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $52,559 | bottom 18% | $43,827 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Bates, against 94.8% across Scott County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Bates are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,559 (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 Bates
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Bates, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 96.8% of Bates homes. Across the city, Wave Rural Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Bates, AR
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Bates homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bates, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Bates homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bates, AR
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Bates 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 Bates, AR
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Bates homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Bates, AR
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Bates homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
Optimum Cable in Bates, AR
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 1.8% of Bates homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
Brightspeed DSL in Bates, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 96.8% of Bates homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 49 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bates from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bates by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bates
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Bates
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Bates Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bates that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Winfield has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Boothe the fewest (92.9%); Bates has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates (this page) | 497 | 96.8% | 1,011 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 30/100 |
| Waldron | 5,410 | 98.8% | 1,602 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 29/100 |
| Boles | 540 | 98.0% | 1,045 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Parks | 404 | 100.0% | 1,017 Mbps | 4 | B- | 23/100 |
| Hon | 238 | 95.8% | 976 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 12/100 |
| Needmore | 153 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 10/100 |
| Nella | 152 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 31/100 |
| Elm Park | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 11/100 |
| Winfield | 131 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 11/100 |
| Tate | 77 | 93.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 28/100 |
| Boothe | 42 | 92.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 8/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bates?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Wave Rural Connect.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bates
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bates Internet Providers
Based on 42 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Bates residents. Wave Rural Connect was rated at an average of 4.83 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 96.8% coverage in Bates.
At a national level, based on 1769 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wave Rural Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bates Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bates, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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 Bates
Based on data reported by Bates ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wave Rural Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bates. 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 Wave Rural Connect. This indicates Wave Rural Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 Bates?
Of the providers in Bates, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bates 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.
Wave Rural Connect is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher 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 Bates, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bates
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bates?
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 Bates is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wave Rural Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wave Rural Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bates is Wave Rural Connect.
- Wave Rural Connect, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Bates, available to 96.8% 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.