Best Internet Providers in Baxter County, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Baxter County, AR
Baxter County has 8 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Baxter County.
Ranks compare Baxter County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Baxter County, AR at a Glance
Baxter County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
NEXT by NAEC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Yelcot Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Baxter County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Baxter County, AR?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Baxter County based on 53 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 Baxter County?
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 Baxter County
- NEXT by NAEC - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Yelcot Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Yelcot Communications - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Baxter County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Baxter County's report card score is tied 15th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 15th of 75.
| Measure | Baxter County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 95.6% | 13th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,305 Mbps | 44th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 20th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 71st of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 22nd of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 17th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 9th of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | 11th of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 10th of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $51,307 | 47th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 64th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 95.6% of homes in Baxter County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Baxter County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,307 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Baxter County Compares to Its Neighbors
Baxter County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in Missouri. Among them, Fulton County has the most homes with fiber (92.0%) and Ozark County, MO the fewest (61.6%); Baxter County has 95.6%.
Map of Baxter County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Baxter County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter County (this page) | 41,627 | 95.6% | 1,305 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 41/100 |
| Marion County | 16,826 | 77.8% | 1,513 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Izard County | 13,577 | 88.0% | 1,022 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Stone County | 12,359 | 65.8% | 725 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 30/100 |
| Fulton County | 12,075 | 92.0% | 997 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Ozark County, MO | 8,553 | 61.6% | 1,683 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 24/100 |
| Searcy County | 7,828 | 79.0% | 1,140 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 21/100 |
Internet in Baxter County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 66.6% of homes in Gassville to 100.0% in Clarkridge; by ZIP code, from 67.0% in 72635 (Gassville) to 99.8% in 72651 (Midway). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Baxter County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 26,280 | 97.9% | 1,487 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Gassville | 3,440 | 66.6% | 973 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 58/100 |
| Lakeview | 1,987 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Midway | 1,281 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Clarkridge | 1,172 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 50/100 |
| Norfork | 1,067 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Gamaliel | 831 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Salesville | 773 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 57/100 |
| Henderson | 594 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Three Brothers | 558 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 17/100 |
| Briarcliff | 398 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| McPhearson | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Big Flat | 324 | 91.0% | 930 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 19/100 |
| Jordan | 290 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Buffalo City | 219 | 59.4% | 606 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Rodney | 129 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Culp | 95 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
ZIP codes in Baxter County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72653 (Mountain Home) | 28,813 | 98.1% | 1,444 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 40/100 |
| 72635 (Gassville) | 3,708 | 67.0% | 974 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 58/100 |
| 72642 (Lakeview) | 1,953 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 72658 (Norfork) | 1,561 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 43/100 |
| 72651 (Midway) | 1,240 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 26/100 |
| 72537 (Gamaliel) | 828 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 32/100 |
| 72623 (Clarkridge) | 689 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 50/100 |
| 72544 (Henderson) | 495 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| 72617 (Big Flat) | 180 | 96.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Baxter County?
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, NEXT by NAEC 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 Baxter County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
| Yelcot Communications | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Baxter County Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Baxter County 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 91.1% coverage in Baxter County.
At a national level, based on 2593 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 Baxter County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Baxter County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Baxter County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (2) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Baxter County
Based on data reported by Baxter County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through NEXT by NAEC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Baxter County. 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.
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 | Baxter County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (2) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Baxter County?
Of the providers in Baxter County, customers rate NEXT by NAEC the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Baxter County 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.
NEXT by NAEC is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Baxter County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Baxter County
| ISP / Tech Type | Baxter County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (2) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Baxter County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Baxter County?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 73.6% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, NEXT by NAEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,979 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 31.4% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,979 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 Baxter County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Yelcot Communications Fiber in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Yelcot Communications offers Fiber service to 29.0% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Yelcot Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Baxter County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Baxter County?
Optimum Cable in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.7% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, 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 Baxter County?
Brightspeed DSL in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 84.9% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Baxter County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Yelcot Communications DSL in Baxter County, AR
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Yelcot Communications offers DSL service to 6.7% of Baxter County homes. Across the county, Yelcot Communications DSL has speeds up to 34 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 5.0, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the county. Yelcot Communications DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Baxter County from Yelcot Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
An Arkansas Customer
NEXT by NAEC Fiber
February 25, 2025 Jason H
NEXT by NAEC Fiber
September 25, 2023 My internet provider is provided through my electric company NAEC. They rolled out the plan just a few years ago but they have done a really good job of getting it to everyone that has wanted it. I live in a very rural area so having fiber internet has been a godsend. One of the more popular aspects of it, other than faster internet, is that you don't have to have an additional landline. Our previous provider CenturyLink made you pay for a landline which I never used.
Joseph D.
Optimum Cable
April 12, 2023 Suddenlink is overall a pretty decent ISP. It can be a bit overpriced, but they offer really good speeds for my area and typically do not have a data cap. Way better than Comcast or Centurylink. If only they offered fiber optic.
An Arkansas Customer
North Alabama Electric Coop Fiber
February 10, 2023 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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Baxter 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 Baxter County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC. 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 Baxter County is NEXT by NAEC.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Baxter County, available to 92.9% 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.