Best Internet Providers in Bull Shoals, AR
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bull Shoals, AR
Bull Shoals has 4 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 Bull Shoals.
Ranks compare Bull Shoals with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bull Shoals, AR at a Glance
Bull Shoals Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Natco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Bull Shoals ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bull Shoals, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.40% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bull Shoals?
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 Bull Shoals
How Bull Shoals Compares to Places Its Size
Bull Shoals's report card score is in the top 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 50%.
| Measure | Bull Shoals | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Marion County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | top 17% | 77.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,480 Mbps | top 25% | 1,513 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 20% | 4.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 88% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 60% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 69% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $44,582 | bottom 5% | $48,975 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in Bull Shoals, against 77.8% across Marion County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Bull Shoals are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,582 (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 Bull Shoals
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bull Shoals?
Natco Fiber in Bull Shoals, AR
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Natco offers Fiber service to 98.8% of Bull Shoals homes. Across the city, Natco Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bull Shoals?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bull Shoals, AR
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Bull Shoals homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bull Shoals, AR
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
251 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Bull Shoals homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 251 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bull Shoals?
Optimum Cable in Bull Shoals, AR
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 98.5% of Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals?
Natco DSL in Bull Shoals, AR
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Natco offers DSL service to 7.6% of Bull Shoals homes. Across the city, Natco DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Bull Shoals by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bull Shoals has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bull Shoals
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Bull Shoals
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72619 | 1,955 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 4 | B | 44/100 |
How Bull Shoals Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bull Shoals that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 1 of them in Missouri. Among them, Midway has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Gassville the fewest (66.6%); Bull Shoals has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Shoals (this page) | 2,124 | 98.8% | 2,480 Mbps | 4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Flippin | 3,859 | 80.8% | 2,056 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 46/100 |
| 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 |
| Cotter | 1,755 | 92.6% | 1,139 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Midway | 1,281 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Summit | 924 | 91.7% | 1,068 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Oakland | 708 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Three Brothers | 558 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 17/100 |
| Lakeway | 426 | 61.3% | 1,290 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 38/100 |
| Pontiac, MO | 283 | 89.4% | 2,302 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bull Shoals?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Natco 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 Bull Shoals
| Natco | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bull Shoals Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bull Shoals residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 98.5% coverage in Bull Shoals.
At a national level, based on 1437 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 Bull Shoals Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bull Shoals, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bull Shoals Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bull Shoals
Based on data reported by Bull Shoals ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Natco. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Bull Shoals. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,480 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bull Shoals Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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 | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bull Shoals?
Of the providers in Bull Shoals, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bull Shoals 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bull Shoals, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bull Shoals
| ISP / Tech Type | Bull Shoals Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (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
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bull Shoals?
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 Bull Shoals is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Natco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bull Shoals is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Natco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bull Shoals, available to 99.6% 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.