Best Internet Providers in Carthage, AR
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carthage, AR
Carthage has 2 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 Carthage.
Ranks compare Carthage with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carthage, AR at a Glance
Carthage Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Carthage ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carthage, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carthage 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 Carthage, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 30.10% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carthage?
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 Carthage
How Carthage Compares to Places Its Size
Carthage's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Carthage | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Dallas County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 4.5% | bottom 24% | 71.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 173 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,458 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.1 | bottom 4% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 2% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 75% | bottom 3% | 79% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 14% | 75% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 50% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 30% | bottom 1% | 48% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $24,560 | bottom 1% | $49,324 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 4.5% of homes in Carthage, against 71.0% across Dallas County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Carthage are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $24,560 (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 Carthage
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
Windstream Fiber in Carthage, AR
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carthage, AR
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.1% of Carthage homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Carthage, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?
Windstream DSL in Carthage, AR
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 73.1% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 147 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 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 20 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carthage from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carthage by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carthage has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carthage
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carthage
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71725 | 424 | 0.0% | 137 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 6/100 |
How Carthage Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carthage that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Cross Roads has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Manning the fewest (0.0%); Carthage has 4.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage (this page) | 309 | 4.5% | 173 Mbps | 1.1 | D- | 8/100 |
| Cross Roads | 1,243 | 99.5% | 1,950 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 65/100 |
| Grapevine | 961 | 83.9% | 1,647 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 45/100 |
| Leola | 805 | 96.4% | 1,834 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Ramsey | 232 | 40.5% | 1,174 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Lono | 191 | 48.2% | 674 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Ivan | 122 | 62.3% | 1,798 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 13/100 |
| Ivy | 91 | 78.0% | 1,637 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 51/100 |
| Princeton | 50 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 7/100 |
| Manning | 50 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 12/100 |
| Tulip | 42 | 0.0% | 85 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carthage?
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, Windstream 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 Carthage
| Windstream | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carthage Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carthage residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 1.50 out of 5 stars and 77.7% coverage in Carthage.
At a national level, based on 441 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 Carthage Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carthage, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carthage Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream |  (1) | (2) |  (99) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carthage
Based on data reported by Carthage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carthage. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 197 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 Type | Carthage Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (2) | (99) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carthage?
Of the providers in Carthage, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carthage 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carthage, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carthage
| ISP / Tech Type | Carthage Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (2) | (99) | 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 Carthage?
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 Carthage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Carthage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carthage, available to 77.7% 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.