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Best Internet Providers in Buckner, AR

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Buckner has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Buckner.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber97.9%Lafayette County 82.7%top 29%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsLafayette County 851 Mbpstop 38%
Providers72 at a typical addressbottom 15%
Homes with internet80%Lafayette County 69%bottom 26%
ISP Report CardCscore 41 of 100bottom 50%
Connectivity index28/100Lafayette County 14/100bottom 25%

Ranks compare Buckner with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Buckner, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Buckner ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestWalnut Hill Telephone CompanyUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 40.63% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Buckner Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Walnut Hill Telephone Company

Walnut Hill Telephone Company logo

Availability:

97.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $67.45 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

97.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

40.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

40.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

South Central Connect

South Central Connect logo

Availability:

19.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

19.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.4 of 5 stars

(5)

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

3.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $47.77 - $77.77 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

3.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

8.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

18.2%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

18.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Buckner.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Buckner residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

8.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Buckner residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Buckner ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buckner, AR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buckner based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buckner, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 40.63% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buckner?

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.

Buckner, AR map of internet availability

How Buckner Compares to Places Its Size

Buckner's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.

Cscore 41 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 50%
28/100Lafayette County 14/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 25%
Measure Buckner Rank among US places under 1,000 people Lafayette County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 97.9% top 29% 82.7% 74.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 851 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 bottom 15% 3.5 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% 2.3 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 96% top 23% 87% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 80% bottom 26% 69% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 40% bottom 20% 41% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 57% bottom 15% 51% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $73,296 top 44% $47,982 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 28% 12% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 97.9% of homes in Buckner, against 82.7% across Lafayette County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Buckner are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,296 (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 Buckner

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buckner?

Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber in Buckner, AR

Walnut Hill Telephone Company logo

Availability:

97.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Walnut Hill Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 97.9% of Buckner homes. Across the city, Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber. Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from Walnut Hill Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

South Central Connect Fiber in Buckner, AR

South Central Connect logo

Availability:

19.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

South Central Connect offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Buckner homes. Across the city, South Central Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for South Central Connect Fiber. South Central Connect Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Buckner from South Central Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Buckner, AR

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

3.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Buckner homes. Across the city, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buckner?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buckner, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

40.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Buckner homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buckner, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

18.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.2% of Buckner homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buckner, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Buckner homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buckner, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Buckner homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Buckner from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buckner?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Buckner, AR.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buckner?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Buckner, AR.

Internet in Buckner by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Buckner has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Buckner

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Buckner

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
71827596 98.7%1,000 Mbps2.3C28/100

How Buckner Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Buckner that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Stamps has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Lewisville the fewest (28.7%); Buckner has 97.9%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Buckner (this page)379 97.9%1,000 Mbps2C28/100
Waldo2,504 68.2%1,292 Mbps5.4C+10/100
Stamps1,679 97.0%978 Mbps5.3C+14/100
Lewisville1,360 28.7%357 Mbps2.3D14/100
Rocky Mound517 92.5%990 Mbps4.5C18/100
Dodson435 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.1C+17/100
Falcon349 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.7C+28/100
Lumber318 17.3%240 Mbps2.7D-18/100
Willisville131 0.0%100 Mbps1.9F7/100
Bodcaw121 100.0%1,000 Mbps4C+23/100
McKamie106 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.6C+11/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buckner?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Walnut Hill Telephone Company 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 Buckner

Max Advertised Speed in Buckner, AR
Walnut Hill Telephone Company1,000
South Central Connect1,000
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative1,000
Viasat100
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25
Verizon25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Buckner Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buckner residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 2229 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 Buckner Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buckner, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeBuckner OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
South Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Walnut Hill Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buckner

Based on data reported by Buckner ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Walnut Hill Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buckner. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeBuckner SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
South Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Walnut Hill Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buckner?

Of the providers in Buckner, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buckner 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.

The table below shows how customers in Buckner, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Buckner

ISP / Tech TypeBuckner AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
South Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Walnut Hill Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Kenneth W.

Petit Jean Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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. ...

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 12, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sara Bordbar

Dobson Fiber

4 of 5 stars October 10, 2026

Excellent costumer service. Great price.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

ISPReports User

Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 07, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buckner?

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 Buckner is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Walnut Hill Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Buckner is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Walnut Hill Telephone Company, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buckner, available to 97.9% 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.