Best Internet Providers in Excelsior, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Excelsior, AR
Excelsior has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Excelsior.
Ranks compare Excelsior with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Excelsior, AR at a Glance
Excelsior Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Excelsior ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Excelsior, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Excelsior based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wave Rural Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Excelsior, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 92.58% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Excelsior?
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.
How Excelsior Compares to Places Its Size
Excelsior's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Excelsior | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sebastian County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.6% | top 38% | 87.2% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,729 Mbps | top 25% | 5,191 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 18% | 7.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 13% | 74% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 70% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,733 | bottom 44% | $63,096 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 92.6% of homes in Excelsior, against 87.2% across Sebastian County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Excelsior are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,733 (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 Excelsior
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 92.6% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Wave Rural 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 Excelsior?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
262 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 262 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Cox Cable in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 72.9% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Brightspeed DSL in Excelsior, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Excelsior by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Excelsior
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Excelsior
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Excelsior Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Excelsior that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 1 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Hackett has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Greenwood the fewest (73.1%); Excelsior has 92.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior (this page) | 229 | 92.6% | 1,729 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Greenwood | 13,419 | 73.1% | 1,917 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 66/100 |
| Hackett | 3,278 | 98.5% | 1,759 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 52/100 |
| Huntington | 2,059 | 90.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 45/100 |
| Rock Island, OK | 785 | 72.1% | 1,541 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Bonanza | 688 | 44.2% | 2,065 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 47/100 |
| Old Jenny Lind | 667 | 85.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 48/100 |
| Midland | 462 | 100.0% | 1,918 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 23/100 |
| Jenson | 235 | 98.3% | 1,082 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 63/100 |
| Fox Hill | 172 | 100.0% | 1,343 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Milltown | 138 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wave Rural Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Excelsior
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Excelsior Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Excelsior residents. Wave Rural Connect was rated at an average of 4.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Excelsior.
At a national level, based on 2759 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wave Rural Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Excelsior Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Excelsior, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect |  (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Excelsior
Based on data reported by Excelsior ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Excelsior. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Wave Rural Connect. This indicates Wave Rural Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
Of the providers in Excelsior, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Excelsior 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.
Wave Rural Connect is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Excelsior, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Excelsior
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Excelsior?
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 Excelsior is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wave Rural Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Excelsior is Wave Rural Connect.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Brightspeed, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Excelsior, 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.