Best Internet Providers in Elaine, AR
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elaine, AR
Elaine 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 Elaine.
Ranks compare Elaine with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elaine, AR at a Glance
Elaine 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 Elaine ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elaine, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Elaine 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 Elaine, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elaine?
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 Elaine
How Elaine Compares to Places Its Size
Elaine's report card score is in the top 45% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Elaine | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Phillips County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.3% | top 42% | 8.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,796 Mbps | top 24% | 924 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 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% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 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 | 64% | bottom 4% | 82% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 15% | bottom 2% | 53% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 32% | bottom 1% | 55% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $37,556 | bottom 4% | $45,657 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 88.3% of homes in Elaine, against 8.0% across Phillips County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Elaine are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $37,556 (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 Elaine
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elaine?
Windstream Fiber in Elaine, AR
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,975 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 88.3% of Elaine homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,975 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Elaine from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elaine?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elaine, AR
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Elaine homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elaine?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Elaine, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elaine?
Windstream DSL in Elaine, AR
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
136 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 88.3% of Elaine homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 136 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 19 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Elaine from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Elaine by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Elaine has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elaine
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Elaine
How Elaine Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elaine that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 3 of them in Mississippi. Among them, Sherard, MS has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake View the fewest (0.0%); Elaine has 88.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine (this page) | 579 | 88.3% | 1,796 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 8/100 |
| Lake View | 334 | 0.0% | 62 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 6/100 |
| Farrell, MS | 243 | 21.0% | 332 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Rena Lara, MS | 188 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 7 | A- | 13/100 |
| Watkins Corner | 112 | 0.0% | 178 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 15/100 |
| Lambrook | 93 | 0.0% | 35 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 9/100 |
| Oneida | 67 | 0.0% | 309 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 7/100 |
| Sherard, MS | 65 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 15/100 |
| Mellwood | 64 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 16/100 |
| Modoc | 43 | 0.0% | 83 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 6/100 |
| Lundell | 36 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elaine?
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 Elaine
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Elaine. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Elaine Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Elaine 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 95.5% coverage in Elaine.
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 Elaine Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elaine, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elaine 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 | (0) | (2) |  (99) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elaine
Based on data reported by Elaine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Elaine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,829 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 | Elaine 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 | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elaine?
Of the providers in Elaine, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elaine 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 Elaine, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elaine
| ISP / Tech Type | Elaine 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 | (0) | (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 Elaine?
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 Elaine 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 Elaine is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elaine, available to 95.5% 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.