Best Internet Providers in Central, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central, AR
Central has 7 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 Central.
Ranks compare Central with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Central, AR at a Glance
Central Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CATC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
South Central Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Central ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Central 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 Central, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.36% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central?
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 Central
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- CATC - fiber coverage map
- South Central Connect - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Central Compares to Places Its Size
Central's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 18%.
| Measure | Central | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.1% | top 38% | 82.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 993 Mbps | bottom 25% | 978 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | bottom 37% | 4.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 83% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 31% | 49% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 69% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,273 | top 43% | $62,057 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 3% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 89.1% of homes in Central, against 82.8% across Hot Spring County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Central are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,273 (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 Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central?
CATC Fiber in Central, AR
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CATC offers Fiber service to 65.0% of Central homes. Across the city, CATC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect Fiber in Central, AR
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Central 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central, AR
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Central homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central, AR
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
163 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Central homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 163 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central, AR
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Central homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central, AR
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Central homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Optimum Cable in Central, AR
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.2% of Central 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 Central?
EarthLink DSL in Central, AR
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 29.0% of Central homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central, AR
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 29.0% of Central homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Central by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Central
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Central
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Central Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Central that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Witherspoon has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Round Hill the fewest (76.0%); Central has 89.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (this page) | 1,100 | 89.1% | 993 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Donaldson | 1,550 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Caddo Valley | 901 | 79.9% | 989 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Rolla | 493 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Joan | 456 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Caney | 417 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Friendship | 269 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Saginaw | 208 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Social Hill | 67 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Witherspoon | 65 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 29/100 |
| Round Hill | 50 | 76.0% | 887 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central?
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, CATC and South Central Connect 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 Central
| CATC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| South Central Connect | 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 Central Internet Providers
Based on 40 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Central 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 70.2% coverage in Central.
At a national level, based on 2508 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 Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central 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 | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CATC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central
Based on data reported by Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CATC and South Central Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Central. 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central 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 | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CATC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central?
Of the providers in Central, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central 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 Central, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CATC | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central?
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 Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be CATC and South Central Connect. 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 Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Central, available to 93.4% 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.