Best Internet Providers in Hartford, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hartford, AR
Hartford has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hartford.
Ranks compare Hartford with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hartford, AR at a Glance
Hartford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Hartford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hartford, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Hartford 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 Hartford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 55.56% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hartford?
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 Hartford
How Hartford Compares to Places Its Size
Hartford's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | Hartford | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sebastian County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.6% | bottom 37% | 87.2% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,441 Mbps | bottom 50% | 5,191 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 19% | 7.8 | 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 | 4% | bottom 13% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 7% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 74% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 11% | 70% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $38,049 | bottom 3% | $63,096 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 55.6% of homes in Hartford, against 87.2% across Sebastian County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Hartford are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $38,049 (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 Hartford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Hartford, AR
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 55.6% of Hartford 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hartford, AR
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Hartford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Circle B Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hartford, AR
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Circle B Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Hartford homes. Across the city, Circle B Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hartford, AR
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Hartford 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 Hartford, AR
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Hartford homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Hartford?
Cox Cable in Hartford, AR
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 46.2% of Hartford homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
Brightspeed DSL in Hartford, AR
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 96.1% of Hartford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hartford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hartford has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hartford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hartford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72938 | 1,095 | 51.1% | 1,504 Mbps | 4 | C- | 19/100 |
How Hartford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hartford that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 1 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Hackett has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Huntington the fewest (90.3%); Hartford has 55.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford (this page) | 1,017 | 55.6% | 1,441 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 21/100 |
| Hackett | 3,278 | 98.5% | 1,759 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 52/100 |
| Mansfield | 2,323 | 95.5% | 1,513 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Huntington | 2,059 | 90.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 45/100 |
| Midland | 462 | 100.0% | 1,918 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 23/100 |
| Frog Town | 336 | 74.7% | 1,393 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 19/100 |
| Jenson | 235 | 98.3% | 1,082 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 63/100 |
| Fox Hill | 172 | 100.0% | 1,343 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Oliver | 164 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 19/100 |
| Hill, OK | 101 | 46.5% | 679 Mbps | 7 | C | 30/100 |
| Weeks | 101 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 10/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hartford?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wave Rural Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Hartford
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Circle B Wireless | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hartford. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hartford Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Hartford 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 96.1% coverage in Hartford.
At a national level, based on 1943 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 Hartford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hartford, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hartford Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Circle B Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hartford
Based on data reported by Hartford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hartford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 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 | Hartford Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Circle B Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hartford?
Of the providers in Hartford, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hartford 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 Hartford, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hartford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hartford Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Circle B Wireless | (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. ...
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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hartford?
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 Hartford is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Hartford is Wave Rural Connect.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hartford, available to 96.7% 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.