Best Internet Providers in Franklin County, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Franklin County, AR
Franklin County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Franklin County.
Ranks compare Franklin County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Franklin County, AR at a Glance
Franklin County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Franklin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Franklin County, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Franklin County 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 Franklin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 96.61% of the county.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Franklin County?
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 Franklin County
- Wave Rural Connect - fiber coverage map
- Dobson Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Franklin County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Franklin County's report card score is tied 15th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 45th of 75.
| Measure | Franklin County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | 6th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,073 Mbps | Tied 53rd of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 31st of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 61st of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 47th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | Tied 56th of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | Tied 19th of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | Tied 41st of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $57,451 | 29th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 46th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Franklin County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Franklin County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,451 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Franklin County Compares to Its Neighbors
Franklin County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Logan County has the most homes with fiber (97.7%) and Crawford County the fewest (84.3%); Franklin County has 99.0%.
Map of Franklin County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Franklin County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County (this page) | 17,097 | 99.0% | 1,073 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 30/100 |
| Sebastian County | 127,799 | 87.2% | 5,191 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Crawford County | 60,133 | 84.3% | 2,406 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 54/100 |
| Johnson County | 25,749 | 87.2% | 924 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Logan County | 21,131 | 97.7% | 1,164 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Madison County | 16,521 | 94.8% | 1,671 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
Internet in Franklin County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 99.0% of homes in Charleston to 99.1% in Ozark; by ZIP code, from 97.6% in 72821 (Altus) to 99.0% in 72949 (Ozark). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Franklin County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 6,647 | 99.1% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 36/100 |
| Charleston | 3,739 | 99.0% | 1,008 Mbps | 6 | B | 35/100 |
| Altus | 1,412 | 99.1% | 1,553 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 24/100 |
| Branch | 735 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 18/100 |
| Wiederkehr Village | 538 | 99.3% | 1,043 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 25/100 |
| Vesta | 357 | 96.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 5/100 |
| Mountain Top | 350 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Cecil | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 11/100 |
| Meg | 303 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 19/100 |
| Denning | 288 | 100.0% | 1,823 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 25/100 |
| Etna | 272 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 19/100 |
| Jethro | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 22/100 |
| Cravens | 211 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Whiterock | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Webb City | 161 | 91.9% | 973 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 22/100 |
| White Oak | 158 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 64/100 |
| Peterpender | 107 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 8/100 |
| Cass | 63 | 95.2% | 1,300 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Franklin County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72949 (Ozark) | 9,575 | 99.0% | 1,013 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 34/100 |
| 72933 (Charleston) | 4,894 | 99.0% | 1,046 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 28/100 |
| 72821 (Altus) | 1,648 | 97.6% | 1,563 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 23/100 |
| 72951 (Ratcliff) | 944 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 33/100 |
| 72928 (Branch) | 673 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 19/100 |
| 72930 (Cecil) | 440 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 10/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Franklin County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Wave Rural Connect.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Franklin County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Dobson Fiber | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Franklin County Internet Providers
Based on 123 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Franklin County 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 93.7% coverage in Franklin County.
At a national level, based on 3685 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 Franklin County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Franklin County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Franklin County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (0) |  (74) | (1001) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (1) | (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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Franklin County
Based on data reported by Franklin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Wave Rural Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Franklin County. 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 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 | Franklin County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (0) | (74) | (1001) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (1) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Franklin County?
Of the providers in Franklin County, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Franklin County 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 Franklin County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Franklin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Franklin County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Fiber | (0) | (74) | (1001) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (1) | (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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Franklin County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Franklin County?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Wave Rural Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Dobson Fiber in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(744)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dobson Fiber offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Dobson Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Franklin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Franklin 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
199 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 199 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Franklin County?
Optimum Cable in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 16.3% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Franklin County?
Brightspeed DSL in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 91.6% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 33 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Franklin County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Franklin County, AR
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
108 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.0% of Franklin County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 108 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
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.
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Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Franklin 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 Franklin County is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wave Rural Connect. 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 Franklin County is Wave Rural Connect.
- Wave Rural Connect, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Franklin County, available to 96.6% 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.