Best Internet Providers in Black Fork, AR
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Black Fork, AR
Black Fork has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Black Fork.
Ranks compare Black Fork with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Black Fork, AR at a Glance
Black Fork Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
SCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Pine-Net
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 Black Fork ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Black Fork, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Black Fork 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 Black Fork, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 92.31% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Black Fork?
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 Black Fork
How Black Fork Compares to Places Its Size
Black Fork's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 3%.
| Measure | Black Fork | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Scott County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.3% | top 38% | 94.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 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 | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 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 | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 4% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 88% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 64% | bottom 4% | 76% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 13% | 53% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 62% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $38,428 | bottom 5% | $43,827 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 92.3% of homes in Black Fork, against 94.8% across Scott County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Black Fork are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $38,428 (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 Black Fork
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Black Fork?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Black Fork, AR
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 92.3% of Black Fork 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Black Fork?
Pine-Net Fixed Wireless in Black Fork, AR
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Pine-Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.3% of Black Fork homes. Across the city, Pine-Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Black Fork?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Black Fork, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Black Fork?
SCTC DSL in Black Fork, AR
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Scott County Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 92.3% of Black Fork homes. Across the city, SCTC DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Black Fork by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Black Fork
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Black Fork
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Black Fork Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Black Fork that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 5 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Weeks has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Eagleton the fewest (0.0%); Black Fork has 92.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Fork (this page) | 78 | 92.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 12/100 |
| Hodgen, OK | 559 | 8.9% | 374 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 19/100 |
| Loving, OK | 345 | 8.1% | 310 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 18/100 |
| Hontubby, OK | 278 | 0.0% | 203 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 12/100 |
| Eagleton | 173 | 0.0% | 899 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 9/100 |
| Rocky | 158 | 0.0% | 583 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Mountain Fork | 126 | 0.0% | 265 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 22/100 |
| Weeks | 101 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 10/100 |
| Stapp, OK | 87 | 0.0% | 26 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 27/100 |
| Blansett | 85 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Forrester, OK | 77 | 0.0% | 47 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 5/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Black Fork?
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 Black Fork
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Scott County Telephone Cooperative | 25 |
| Pine-Net | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Black Fork. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Black Fork Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Black Fork residents. Wave Rural Connect was rated at an average of 4.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 10 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 Black Fork Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Black Fork, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Black Fork Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) |  (4) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Black Fork
Based on data reported by Black Fork 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 Black Fork. 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 | Black Fork Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Black Fork?
Of the providers in Black Fork, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Black Fork 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.
The table below shows how customers in Black Fork, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Black Fork
| ISP / Tech Type | Black Fork Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Pine-Net | (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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Black Fork?
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 Black Fork 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 Black Fork is Wave Rural Connect.
- Wave Rural Connect, Viasat, Scott County Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Black Fork, available to 92.3% 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.