Best Internet Providers in Clay County, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clay County, AR
Clay County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clay County.
Ranks compare Clay County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Clay County, AR at a Glance
Clay County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Clay County Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Clay County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay County, AR?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Clay County based on 34 Arkansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clay County?
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 Clay County
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Clay County Connect - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HillBilly Wireless Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Clay County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Clay County's report card score is 14th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 45th of 75.
| Measure | Clay County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | 7th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,607 Mbps | 33rd of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | Tied 34th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 31st of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 47th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | Tied 37th of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 27th of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | Tied 55th of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $51,454 | 46th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 46th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in Clay County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Clay County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,454 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Clay County Compares to Its Neighbors
Clay County has 5 neighbors, 3 of them in Missouri. Among them, Greene County has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Ripley County, MO the fewest (48.5%); Clay County has 98.8%.
Map of Clay County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Clay County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County (this page) | 14,552 | 98.8% | 1,607 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 30/100 |
| Greene County | 45,736 | 99.5% | 1,255 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Butler County, MO | 42,130 | 74.3% | 2,104 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 31/100 |
| Dunklin County, MO | 28,283 | 75.4% | 1,025 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Randolph County | 18,571 | 99.1% | 1,411 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 37/100 |
| Ripley County, MO | 10,679 | 48.5% | 1,070 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 42/100 |
Internet in Clay County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 98.5% of homes in Rector to 99.7% in Piggott; by ZIP code, from 98.3% in 72461 (Rector) to 99.5% in 72454 (Piggott). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Clay County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piggott | 4,040 | 99.7% | 1,843 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Corning | 3,981 | 99.1% | 1,793 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 30/100 |
| Rector | 2,855 | 98.5% | 1,700 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Pollard | 587 | 98.6% | 995 Mbps | 5 | B- | 34/100 |
| Greenway | 542 | 92.6% | 1,086 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Crockett | 447 | 100.0% | 1,530 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 32/100 |
| St. Francis | 323 | 96.0% | 972 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Knobel | 299 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
| McDougal | 249 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Success | 233 | 91.0% | 912 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 41/100 |
| Boydsville | 204 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Leonard | 199 | 97.0% | 1,114 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 28/100 |
| Datto | 193 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 34/100 |
| Peach Orchard | 182 | 96.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Palatka | 132 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Nimmons | 90 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Hickoria | 71 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 25/100 |
| Moark | 40 | 95.0% | 955 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Clay County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72454 (Piggott) | 4,858 | 99.5% | 1,763 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 32/100 |
| 72422 (Corning) | 4,434 | 98.6% | 1,708 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 31/100 |
| 72461 (Rector) | 3,434 | 98.3% | 1,590 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 28/100 |
| 72456 (Pollard) | 486 | 98.3% | 994 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 33/100 |
| 72430 (Greenway) | 395 | 92.4% | 932 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 28/100 |
| 72470 (Success) | 299 | 93.0% | 932 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 41/100 |
| 72435 (Knobel) | 281 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 72453 (Peach Orchard) | 193 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 43/100 |
| 72424 (Datto) | 78 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| 72441 (McDougal) | 74 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| 72464 (St. Francis) | 42 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed 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 Clay County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Clay County Connect | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Clay County Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Clay County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.32 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Clay County.
At a national level, based on 2385 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 Clay County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clay County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) |  (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay County
Based on data reported by Clay County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clay County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,262 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay County?
Of the providers in Clay County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clay County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.26 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clay County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Clay County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Clay County Connect Fiber in Clay County, AR
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clay County Connect offers Fiber service to 74.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Clay County Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Clay County, AR
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 61.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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 county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 county.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Sparklight Cable in Clay County, AR
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 46.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Brightspeed DSL in Clay County, AR
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 54.4% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clay County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
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An Arkansas Customer
Brightspeed Fiber
December 25, 2025 An Arkansas Customer
Sparklight Cable
January 12, 2024 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.
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Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay County?
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 Clay County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clay County is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Clay County, available to 98.3% 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.