Best Internet Providers in Fort Smith, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fort Smith.
Ranks compare Fort Smith with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fort Smith, AR at a Glance
Fort Smith Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Dobson Fiber
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Fiber
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 Fort Smith ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Smith, AR?
Dobson Fiber is the best internet provider in Fort Smith based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Dobson Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fort Smith, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Dobson Fiber is an option for 38.45% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fort Smith?
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 Fort Smith
- Dobson Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wave Rural Connect - fiber coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Fort Smith Compares to Places Its Size
Fort Smith's report card score is tied 100th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 660th of 749.
| Measure | Fort Smith | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Sebastian County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.3% | Tied 254th of 749 | 87.2% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,347 Mbps | 96th of 749 | 5,191 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 168th of 749 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 646th of 749 | 8% | 9% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 625th of 749 | 94% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 703rd of 749 | 87% | 87% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 551st of 749 | 74% | 67% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 701st of 749 | 70% | 71% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $61,620 | 687th of 749 | $63,096 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 89.3% of homes in Fort Smith, against 87.2% across Sebastian County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Fort Smith are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,620 (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 Fort Smith
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Smith?
EarthLink Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,595 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 69.4% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,595 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 Fort Smith from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,595 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 69.4% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,595 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Fort Smith from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Dobson Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(743)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Dobson Fiber offers Fiber service to 38.5% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Dobson Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Fort Smith 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
Cox Fiber in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,231 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,231 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 2,000, with an average of 210 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fort Smith from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Smith?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Smith?
Cox Cable in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 97.5% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Smith?
EarthLink DSL in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.3% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fort Smith from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.3% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fort Smith from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Fort Smith, AR
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.1% of Fort Smith homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Fort Smith by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 79.1% of homes in 72903 to 99.2% in 72901. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fort Smith
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fort Smith
How Fort Smith Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fort Smith that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 4 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Pocola, OK has the most homes with fiber (92.0%) and Arkoma, OK the fewest (0.0%); Fort Smith has 89.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith (this page) | 91,030 | 89.3% | 6,347 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 52/100 |
| Van Buren | 31,697 | 88.9% | 2,743 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Barling | 6,040 | 80.3% | 5,135 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Roland, OK | 5,580 | 78.7% | 1,838 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 46/100 |
| Pocola, OK | 4,045 | 92.0% | 1,993 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 47/100 |
| Arkoma, OK | 1,811 | 0.0% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 44/100 |
| 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 |
| Dora | 622 | 100.0% | 1,958 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 84/100 |
| Central City | 518 | 11.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 61/100 |
| Moffett, OK | 131 | 48.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Smith?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Dobson Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fort Smith
| Dobson Fiber | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fort Smith Internet Providers
Based on 123 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Dobson Fiber is the best internet service provider for Fort Smith residents. Dobson Fiber was rated at an average of 4.73 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 98.9% coverage in Fort Smith.
At a national level, based on 3765 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Dobson Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.67 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Smith Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Smith Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (65) | (74) | (999) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Smith
Based on data reported by Fort Smith ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dobson Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Fort Smith. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Dobson Fiber. This indicates Dobson Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Smith Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (65) | (74) | (999) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Smith?
Of the providers in Fort Smith, customers rate Dobson Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fort Smith 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.
Dobson Fiber is rated 4.68 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fort Smith
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Smith Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (65) | (74) | (999) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
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.
Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Charles Jamison
Dobson Fiber
October 05, 2026 Great
Arthur K
Dobson Fiber
October 04, 2026 Dobson is the best ISP I have had in the 30 years I have had an ISP. Their signal is reliably strong and fast at all times every day. My pricing is guaranteed not to change, nor has it. And the price is incredibly competitive. I usually don't offer top ratings in areas where I have no experience (due to lack of issues), but here I will: Dobson does all this - and has superior customer service! I freely and without reservation tell those in my circle about the value Dobson provides.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Smith?
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 Fort Smith is Dobson Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Dobson Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Dobson Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fort Smith is Dobson Fiber.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Fort Smith, available to 98.9% 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.