Best Internet Providers in Bauxite, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bauxite, AR
Bauxite has 8 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 Bauxite.
Ranks compare Bauxite with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bauxite, AR at a Glance
Bauxite Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Connect 2 First
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Bauxite ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bauxite, AR?
Connect 2 First is the highest-rated internet provider in Bauxite based on 47 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bauxite?
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 Bauxite
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Connect 2 First - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aristotle - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Bauxite Compares to Places Its Size
Bauxite's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Bauxite | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Saline County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.0% | top 38% | 86.2% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,338 Mbps | bottom 48% | 3,304 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 23% | 8.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 12% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 90% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 70% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 79% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,401 | top 45% | $85,198 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 89.0% of homes in Bauxite, against 86.2% across Saline County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Bauxite are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,401 (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 Bauxite
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bauxite?
Connect 2 First Fiber in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 83.3% of Bauxite 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
EarthLink Fiber in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bauxite?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.2% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.2% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Aristotle Fixed Wireless in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Aristotle offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, Aristotle Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bauxite?
Sparklight Cable in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 94.5% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.2% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bauxite?
EarthLink DSL in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 40.8% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bauxite from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Bauxite, AR
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 40.8% of Bauxite homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bauxite from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bauxite by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bauxite has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bauxite
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Bauxite
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72011 | 4,723 | 88.8% | 1,429 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 51/100 |
How Bauxite Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bauxite that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Bryant has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Hensley the fewest (68.6%); Bauxite has 89.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauxite (this page) | 4,173 | 89.0% | 1,338 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Benton | 47,844 | 92.8% | 4,022 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 61/100 |
| Bryant | 17,993 | 98.5% | 4,343 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 63/100 |
| Alexander | 15,324 | 80.8% | 3,173 Mbps | 9.5 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Mabelvale | 11,937 | 85.7% | 2,557 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Hensley | 6,762 | 68.6% | 2,959 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 49/100 |
| Shannon Hills | 4,833 | 88.9% | 4,214 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 51/100 |
| Detonti | 1,079 | 92.4% | 2,774 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Tull | 690 | 98.8% | 1,677 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 37/100 |
| Sardis | 436 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 51/100 |
| Vimy Ridge | 337 | 100.0% | 2,163 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bauxite?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Connect 2 First. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Connect 2 First and Sparklight 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 Bauxite
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Aristotle | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Bauxite Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Connect 2 First is the best internet service provider for Bauxite residents. Connect 2 First was rated at an average of 4.50 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 97.5% coverage in Bauxite.
At a national level, based on 4691 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 Bauxite Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bauxite, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bauxite Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bauxite
Based on data reported by Bauxite ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Connect 2 First and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bauxite. 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 Connect 2 First. This indicates Connect 2 First reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bauxite Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bauxite?
Of the providers in Bauxite, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bauxite 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Connect 2 First is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bauxite, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bauxite
| ISP / Tech Type | Bauxite Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bauxite?
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 Bauxite is Connect 2 First.
- The fastest internet provider should be Connect 2 First and Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Connect 2 First may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bauxite is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bauxite, available to 97.5% 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.