Best Internet Providers in Dalton, AR
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dalton, AR
Dalton has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Dalton.
Ranks compare Dalton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dalton, AR at a Glance
Dalton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Clay County Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Dalton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dalton, AR?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Dalton based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dalton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Brightspeed is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dalton?
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 Dalton
How Dalton Compares to Places Its Size
Dalton's report card score is in the top 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Dalton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Randolph County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.1% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,411 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 7% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 76% | bottom 4% | 88% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 71% | bottom 9% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 39% | 62% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 54% | bottom 11% | 61% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,692 | bottom 16% | $50,088 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Dalton, against 99.1% across Randolph County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Dalton are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,692 (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 Dalton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dalton?
Clay County Connect Fiber in Dalton, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clay County Connect offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Dalton homes. Across the city, Clay County 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 Dalton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Dalton, AR.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dalton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dalton, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dalton?
Brightspeed DSL in Dalton, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Dalton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Dalton, AR
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.5% of Dalton homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Dalton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dalton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dalton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Dalton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dalton that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 4 of them in Missouri. Among them, Warm Springs has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Billmore, MO the fewest (0.0%); Dalton has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton (this page) | 307 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 20/100 |
| Lorine | 808 | 100.0% | 1,488 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Ravenden Springs | 791 | 98.2% | 999 Mbps | 3 | C | 15/100 |
| Myrtle, MO | 314 | 0.0% | 186 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 35/100 |
| Gatewood, MO | 296 | 15.9% | 470 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 32/100 |
| Warm Springs | 267 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 27/100 |
| Ingram | 248 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Tucker, MO | 213 | 48.4% | 1,013 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Elevenpoint | 165 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 22/100 |
| Middlebrook | 157 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 20/100 |
| Billmore, MO | 69 | 0.0% | 114 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dalton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Clay County 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 Dalton
| Clay County Connect | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 200 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Dalton. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Dalton Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Dalton residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 175 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Brightspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.09 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dalton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dalton, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dalton Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) |  (99) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dalton
Based on data reported by Dalton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Clay County Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dalton. 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dalton Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dalton?
Of the providers in Dalton, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dalton 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Dalton, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dalton
| ISP / Tech Type | Dalton Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (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 Dalton?
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 Dalton is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Clay County Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dalton is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, Clay County Connect, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Dalton, available to 100.0% 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.