Best Internet Providers in Columbia County, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia County, AR
Columbia County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Columbia County.
Ranks compare Columbia County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Columbia County, AR at a Glance
Columbia County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Columbia County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia County, AR?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbia County based on 41 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- TCW - fiber coverage map
- Walnut Hill Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Columbia County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Columbia County's report card score is tied 53rd of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 52nd of 75.
| Measure | Columbia County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.2% | 55th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,180 Mbps | 48th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | Tied 39th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 29th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 39th of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 29th 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 | 52% | Tied 52nd of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | Tied 41st of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $61,557 | 15th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | 2nd of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 61.2% of homes in Columbia County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Columbia County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,557 (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 Columbia County Compares to Its Neighbors
Columbia County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Louisiana. Among them, Lafayette County has the most homes with fiber (82.7%) and Claiborne Parish, LA the fewest (0.0%); Columbia County has 61.2%.
Map of Columbia County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Columbia County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County (this page) | 22,801 | 61.2% | 1,180 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 29/100 |
| Union County | 39,054 | 29.8% | 1,722 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 44/100 |
| Webster Parish, LA | 36,967 | 66.0% | 2,110 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 23/100 |
| Ouachita County | 22,650 | 63.1% | 920 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 35/100 |
| Claiborne Parish, LA | 14,170 | 0.0% | 580 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 8/100 |
| Nevada County | 8,310 | 67.2% | 1,141 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 21/100 |
| Lafayette County | 6,308 | 82.7% | 851 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 14/100 |
Internet in Columbia County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 53.8% of homes in Magnolia to 91.2% in Emerson; by ZIP code, from 54.7% in 71753 (Magnolia) to 87.8% in 71861 (Taylor). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Columbia County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | 13,832 | 53.8% | 1,311 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Waldo | 2,504 | 68.2% | 1,292 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 10/100 |
| Taylor | 1,692 | 88.0% | 917 Mbps | 3 | C- | 14/100 |
| Emerson | 1,175 | 91.2% | 931 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 33/100 |
| McNeil | 946 | 66.6% | 734 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 16/100 |
| Partee | 581 | 33.6% | 929 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 31/100 |
| Free Hope | 534 | 65.9% | 958 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Dodson | 435 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Lumber | 318 | 17.3% | 240 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 18/100 |
| Ebenezer | 269 | 94.4% | 970 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 22/100 |
| Welcome | 228 | 54.8% | 717 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 18/100 |
| Plainfield | 169 | 6.5% | 187 Mbps | 1.5 | D- | 31/100 |
| Lydesdale | 166 | 92.2% | 974 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 21/100 |
| Walkerville | 139 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Brister | 130 | 93.8% | 940 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 36/100 |
| Spotville | 123 | 70.7% | 772 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Kerlin | 55 | 98.2% | 982 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 22/100 |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71753 (Magnolia) | 15,911 | 54.7% | 1,257 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| 71770 (Waldo) | 3,133 | 61.2% | 1,109 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 12/100 |
| 71861 (Taylor) | 2,215 | 87.8% | 929 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 13/100 |
| 71740 (Emerson) | 1,476 | 82.0% | 837 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 34/100 |
| 71752 (McNeil) | 974 | 72.4% | 781 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia 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, Optimum 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 Columbia County
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Walnut Hill Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Columbia County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Columbia County Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Columbia County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.32 out of 5 stars and 65.5% coverage in Columbia County.
At a national level, based on 2580 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 Columbia County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Walnut Hill Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia County
Based on data reported by Columbia County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Columbia County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 | Columbia County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Walnut Hill Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia County?
Of the providers in Columbia County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbia 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia County
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Walnut Hill Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Columbia County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
23.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Walnut Hill Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 23.3% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Walnut Hill Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TCW Fiber in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
21.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fiber service to 21.6% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, TCW Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 18.6% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Columbia 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 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.2% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.4% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 20, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.4% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 20, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
Optimum Cable in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 59.8% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, 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 Columbia County?
EarthLink DSL in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
45.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 45.7% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
45.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 45.7% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia County, AR
Availability:
16.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 16.8% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 Columbia County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Morgan M.
Optimum Cable
October 13, 2024 My service provider is decent at best. I use optimum solely because they are the only provider in my area. I was originally offered a promotion of getting my service for a reduced rate of $60. I was not aware that this promotion only applied to my first bill and each following bill is charged at the $90 price tag. While frustrated, the customer service team argued with me that their website clearly says the previously stated information. I went to their website and did not see that mentioned in the fine print. I would give this provider a 3 out of 5 due to the bill increase. Overall, the speed and quickness to fix any issues makes me stay with the provider.
Carly B.
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 23, 2023 I often times have better service with my 4g LTE Verizon home router than I do the same Verizon service on my smartphone. It definitely is the best service option in a remote highly wooded rural area like the one I live in.
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. ...
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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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia 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 Columbia County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Columbia County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia County, available to 87.0% 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.