Best Internet Providers in Hardy, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hardy, AR
Hardy has 8 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 Hardy.
Ranks compare Hardy with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hardy, AR at a Glance
Hardy Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
NEXT by NAEC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Hardy ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardy, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Hardy based on 41 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 Hardy?
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 Hardy
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- NEXT by NAEC - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- HillBilly Wireless Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hardy Compares to Places Its Size
Hardy's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Hardy | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sharp County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.9% | bottom 42% | 69.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,177 Mbps | bottom 43% | 1,018 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 17% | 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 | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 40% | 61% | 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 | $41,600 | bottom 4% | $50,660 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 62.9% of homes in Hardy, against 69.0% across Sharp County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Hardy are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,600 (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 Hardy
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Hardy, AR
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 43.3% of Hardy 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
Brightspeed Fiber in Hardy, AR
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardy, AR
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hardy, AR
Availability:
69.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.7% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hardy, AR
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Hardy 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 Hardy, AR
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Hardy homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardy, AR
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hardy, AR
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Sparklight Cable in Hardy, AR
Availability:
53.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 53.7% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Brightspeed DSL in Hardy, AR
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 66.2% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 19 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hardy from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hardy by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hardy has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hardy
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hardy
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72542 | 3,694 | 66.0% | 1,069 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 36/100 |
How Hardy Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hardy that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Williford has the most homes with fiber (96.5%) and Cherokee Village the fewest (16.7%); Hardy has 62.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy (this page) | 1,655 | 62.9% | 1,177 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Cherokee Village | 4,707 | 16.7% | 983 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Ash Flat | 2,476 | 93.4% | 966 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Williford | 1,217 | 96.5% | 988 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Highland | 948 | 38.1% | 974 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Woodland Hills | 531 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Stuart | 250 | 79.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 31/100 |
| Saddle | 205 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Ballard | 187 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Ozark Acres | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Dennison Heights | 115 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardy?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by NEXT by NAEC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight 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 Hardy
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hardy Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Hardy 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 84.0% coverage in Hardy.
At a national level, based on 2391 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 Hardy Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hardy, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC |  (1) | (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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardy
Based on data reported by Hardy ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hardy. 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 | Hardy Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (1) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardy?
Of the providers in Hardy, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hardy 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 Hardy, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardy
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (1) | (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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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. ...
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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 Hardy?
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 Hardy is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight. 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 Hardy is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hardy, available to 84.0% 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.