Best Internet Providers in Forty Four, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Forty Four, AR
Forty Four has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Forty Four.
Ranks compare Forty Four with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Forty Four, AR at a Glance
Forty Four Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NEXT by NAEC
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Fiber
Brightspeed
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DSL
Yelcot Communications
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Cable
EarthLink
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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 Forty Four ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Forty Four, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Forty Four based on 44 Arkansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Forty Four?
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 Forty Four
How Forty Four Compares to Places Its Size
Forty Four's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 18%.
| Measure | Forty Four | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Izard County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 88.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,022 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 4.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 59% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 68% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $46,658 | bottom 7% | $47,244 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Forty Four, against 88.0% across Izard County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Forty Four are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,658 (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 Forty Four
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Forty Four?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, NEXT by NAEC 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 Forty Four?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Forty Four, AR
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Forty Four?
Yelcot Communications Cable in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Yelcot Communications offers Cable service to 87.0% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, Yelcot Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Forty Four?
Brightspeed DSL in Forty Four, AR
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 98.4% of Forty Four homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Forty Four by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
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Neighborhoods in Forty Four
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Forty Four
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Forty Four Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Forty Four that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Norfork has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Calico Rock the fewest (93.0%); Forty Four has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Four (this page) | 1,076 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 31/100 |
| Calico Rock | 1,639 | 93.0% | 968 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Norfork | 1,067 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Salesville | 773 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 57/100 |
| Pineville | 430 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 47/100 |
| McPhearson | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Jordan | 290 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Dolph | 274 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Wideman | 234 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Optimus | 119 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 33/100 |
| Culp | 95 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Forty Four?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from NEXT by NAEC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Forty Four
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Yelcot Communications | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Forty Four Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Forty Four residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.3% coverage in Forty Four.
At a national level, based on 2314 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 Forty Four Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Forty Four, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forty Four Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | 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 | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Forty Four
Based on data reported by Forty Four ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEXT by NAEC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Forty Four. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NEXT by NAEC. This indicates NEXT by NAEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forty Four Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Forty Four?
Of the providers in Forty Four, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Forty Four 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. NEXT by NAEC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Forty Four, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Forty Four
| ISP / Tech Type | Forty Four Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | 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 | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Forty Four?
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 Forty Four is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NEXT by NAEC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Forty Four is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, NEXT by NAEC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Forty Four, 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.