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Best Internet Providers in Hickory Flat, AR

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

Hickory Flat has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Hickory Flat.

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%White County 74.8%top 1%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsWhite County 2,794 Mbpstop 38%
Providers65 at a typical addresstop 34%
Homes with internet88%White County 88%top 39%
ISP Report CardB-score 58 of 100top 22%
Connectivity index37/100White County 41/100bottom 45%

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

The Best Internet in Hickory Flat, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hickory Flat ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestConnect 2 FirstUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedConnect 2 FirstRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Hickory Flat Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Connect 2 First

Connect 2 First logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(6)

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Price: $59.99 - $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.5 of 5 stars

(6)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

263 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Horton's TV and Electronics

Horton's TV and Electronics 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 Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.0%

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 Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

96.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

86.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

86.6%

97 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

13.4%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: Starting at $39.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hickory Flat.

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

Customer Rating

DSL

13.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hickory Flat 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 Hickory Flat ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hickory Flat, AR?

Connect 2 First is the highest-rated internet provider in Hickory Flat based on 21 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hickory Flat?

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.

Hickory Flat, AR map of internet availability

How Hickory Flat Compares to Places Its Size

Hickory Flat's report card score is in the top 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.

B-score 58 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 22%
37/100White County 41/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 45%
Measure Hickory Flat Rank among US places under 1,000 people White County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 74.8% 74.6% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 2,794 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5 top 34% 7.6 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% 2.6 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 5% bottom 27% 5% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 99% top 5% 95% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 88% top 39% 88% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 31% bottom 10% 59% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 86% top 11% 67% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $66,496 bottom 44% $60,993 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 20% top 5% 16% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Hickory Flat, against 74.8% across White County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Hickory Flat are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,496 (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 Hickory Flat

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?

Connect 2 First Fiber in Hickory Flat, AR

Connect 2 First logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Connect 2 First 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 Connect 2 First Fiber. Connect 2 First Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from Connect 2 First in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

263 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, AR

Horton's TV and Electronics logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Horton's TV and Electronics offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Horton's TV and Electronics 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 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from Horton's TV and Electronics in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Hickory Flat 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, 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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, AR

Windstream logo

Availability:

86.6%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

97 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?

Brightspeed DSL in Hickory Flat, AR

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

13.4%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 13.4% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hickory Flat from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Hickory Flat by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Hickory Flat

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

ZIP codes in Hickory Flat

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

How Hickory Flat Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hickory Flat that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Pleasant Plains has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Floral the fewest (42.1%); Hickory Flat has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hickory Flat (this page)322 100.0%1,000 Mbps5B-37/100
Pangburn2,618 77.7%1,382 Mbps6.6B-44/100
Pleasant Plains1,580 94.2%4,431 Mbps8.2A-46/100
Floral1,382 42.1%1,877 Mbps3.5C-26/100
Wilburn608 92.8%1,396 Mbps5.7B-38/100
Velvet Ridge577 39.7%961 Mbps4.7C-31/100
Denmark525 9.5%677 Mbps3.8D25/100
Providence415 96.9%1,562 Mbps6.9B+32/100
Letona342 97.4%1,087 Mbps5.3B-57/100
Sunnydale224 100.0%1,000 Mbps6.6B30/100
McJester123 84.5%1,683 Mbps5.2C+42/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hickory Flat?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Connect 2 First.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hickory Flat

Max Advertised Speed in Hickory Flat, AR
Connect 2 First1,000
Verizon300
Horton's TV and Electronics100
Viasat100
Windstream100
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25
Brightspeed10

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Customer Ratings for Hickory Flat Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Connect 2 First is the best internet service provider for Hickory Flat residents. Connect 2 First was rated at an average of 4.50 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 96.0% coverage in Hickory Flat.

At a national level, based on 1339 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 Hickory Flat Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeHickory Flat OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
Connect 2 First5 of 5 stars (1)4.5 of 5 stars (6)4.5 of 5 stars (6)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
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
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hickory Flat

Based on data reported by Hickory Flat ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Connect 2 First. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hickory Flat. 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 Connect 2 First. This indicates Connect 2 First reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeHickory Flat SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Connect 2 First5 of 5 stars (1)4.5 of 5 stars (6)4.5 of 5 stars (6)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (76)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
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hickory Flat?

Of the providers in Hickory Flat, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hickory Flat 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. Connect 2 First is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hickory Flat

ISP / Tech TypeHickory Flat AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Connect 2 First3 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (6)4 of 5 stars (6)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
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo 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 Hickory Flat?

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 Hickory Flat is Connect 2 First.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Connect 2 First. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Connect 2 First may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Hickory Flat is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, Horton's TV and Electronics, and Connect 2 First has the broadest coverage in Hickory Flat, 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.