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Best Internet Providers in Friendship, AR

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Friendship has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Friendship.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Hot Spring County 82.8%top 1%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsHot Spring County 978 Mbpstop 38%
Providers62.4 at a typical addressbottom 20%
Homes with internet85%Hot Spring County 83%bottom 46%
ISP Report CardC+score 47 of 100top 39%
Connectivity index54/100Hot Spring County 27/100top 25%

Ranks compare Friendship with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Friendship, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Friendship ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestCATCUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 98.51% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Friendship Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

CATC

CATC logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.5%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

25.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

25.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Optimum

Optimum logo

Availability:

1.5%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(279)

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1-855-280-2317 Price: $35.00 - $124.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

1.5%

940 Mbps

940 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

9.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

9.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

9.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Friendship.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Friendship residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

9.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Friendship residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Friendship ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Friendship, AR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Friendship based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Friendship, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.51% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Friendship?

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.

Friendship, AR map of internet availability

How Friendship Compares to Places Its Size

Friendship's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.

C+score 47 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 39%
54/100Hot Spring County 27/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 25%
Measure Friendship Rank among US places under 1,000 people Hot Spring County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 82.8% 74.6% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 978 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.4 bottom 20% 4.3 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.8 top 15% 2.5 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 2% bottom 8% 5% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 95% top 31% 92% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 85% bottom 46% 83% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 76% top 14% 49% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 77% top 34% 69% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $82,576 top 29% $62,057 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 28% 12% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Friendship, against 82.8% across Hot Spring County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Friendship are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,576 (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 Friendship

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Friendship?

CATC Fiber in Friendship, AR

CATC logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

CATC offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Friendship homes. Across the city, CATC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CATC Fiber. CATC Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Friendship from CATC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Friendship?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Friendship, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Friendship homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Friendship from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Friendship, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

25.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.3% of Friendship homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Friendship from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Friendship, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

9.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Friendship homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Friendship from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Friendship, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

9.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Friendship homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Friendship from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Friendship?

Optimum Cable in Friendship, AR

Optimum logo

Availability:

1.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

Avg. Download Speed

940 Mbps

Optimum offers Cable service to 1.5% of Friendship homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Friendship from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Friendship?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Friendship, AR.

Internet in Friendship by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Friendship

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Friendship

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Friendship Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Friendship that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Donaldson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Arkadelphia the fewest (60.5%); Friendship has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Friendship (this page)269 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.4C+54/100
Arkadelphia12,752 60.5%1,701 Mbps5.9C+49/100
Donaldson1,550 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.6C+28/100
Central1,100 89.1%993 Mbps4.9C+31/100
Caddo Valley901 79.9%989 Mbps5.7C+53/100
Joan456 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.5C+66/100
Caney417 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.2C34/100
DeGray412 98.5%1,000 Mbps4C+52/100
Saginaw208 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.6C+21/100
Social Hill67 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.3C+15/100
Witherspoon65 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.3C29/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Friendship?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, CATC 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 Friendship

Max Advertised Speed in Friendship, AR
CATC1,000
Optimum940
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
Verizon25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Friendship Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Friendship residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 25.3% coverage in Friendship.

At a national level, based on 2503 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 Friendship Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Friendship, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeFriendship OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
CATCNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Friendship

Based on data reported by Friendship ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CATC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Friendship. 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.

However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeFriendship SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
OptimumNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
CATCNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Friendship?

Of the providers in Friendship, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Friendship 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Friendship, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Friendship

ISP / Tech TypeFriendship AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (9)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
CATCNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas

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Kenneth W.

Petit Jean Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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. ...

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 12, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sara Bordbar

Dobson Fiber

4 of 5 stars October 10, 2026

Excellent costumer service. Great price.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 07, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Friendship?

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 Friendship is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be CATC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Friendship is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and CATC has the broadest coverage in Friendship, 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.