12 Best Internet Providers in Faulkner County, AR
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| Faulkner County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,380 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real Faulkner County Customer Ratings | 15 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Faulkner County has 12 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 Faulkner County.
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Faulkner County has 12 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 Faulkner County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Faulkner County, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Faulkner County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Faulkner County, AR?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Faulkner County based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Faulkner County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 84.15% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Faulkner County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Faulkner County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Faulkner County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Faulkner County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Petit Jean Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Conway Corporation | (9) | (9) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on 68 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Faulkner County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Petit Jean Fiber wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 3.1% coverage in Faulkner County.
At a national level, based on 4488 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Connect 2 First is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.62 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Faulkner County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Faulkner County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Conway Corporation 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 Faulkner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Conway Corporation | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Petit Jean Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| SwyftConnect | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Faulkner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Faulkner County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Petit Jean Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Conway Corporation | (9) | (9) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Faulkner County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conway Corporation. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Faulkner County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Faulkner County?
Arkansas customers rate Petit Jean Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Petit Jean Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Faulkner County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Faulkner County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Faulkner County
| ISP / Tech Type | Faulkner County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Petit Jean Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Conway Corporation | (9) | (9) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Faulkner County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Faulkner County below, including the metrics used and how Faulkner County compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Faulkner County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.24% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,380 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Faulkner County. | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 78% | 64% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 80% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Faulkner County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Faulkner County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Faulkner County is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Faulkner County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Faulkner County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
93% of Faulkner County households have an internet connection despite having 97.59% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Faulkner County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Faulkner County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Faulkner County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Faulkner County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Faulkner County's average household income is $70,231 which is higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Faulkner County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Faulkner County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Faulkner County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner County?
EarthLink Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.9% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
AT&T offers Fiber service to 28.9% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
TCW Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fiber service to 25.6% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, TCW Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
Windstream offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,073 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Conway Corporation Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
Conway Corporation offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Conway Corporation Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Petit Jean Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
Petit Jean Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Petit Jean Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Connect 2 First Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Faulkner County, AR
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,361 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 78 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner County?
Conway Corporation Cable in Faulkner County, AR
Conway Corporation offers Cable service to 49.4% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Conway Corporation Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
SwyftConnect Cable in Faulkner County, AR
SwyftConnect offers Cable service to 22.6% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, SwyftConnect Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Faulkner County, AR
Optimum offers Cable service to 11.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Faulkner County, AR
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.4% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,640 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 153 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner County?
EarthLink DSL in Faulkner County, AR
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Faulkner County, AR
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Faulkner County, AR
Windstream offers DSL service to 29.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 161 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Faulkner County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Faulkner 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 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.2% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
TCW Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.1% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, TCW Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Faulkner County, AR
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.1% of Faulkner County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Faulkner 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 Faulkner County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conway Corporation. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Faulkner County is Petit Jean Fiber.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Faulkner County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Faulkner County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Faulkner County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Faulkner County's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
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