Best Internet Providers in Houston, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston, AR
Houston has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Houston.
Ranks compare Houston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houston, AR at a Glance
Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Connect 2 First
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Houston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houston, AR?
Connect 2 First is the highest-rated internet provider in Houston based on 37 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 Houston?
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 Houston
- Connect 2 First - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TCW - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cowboy Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Houston Compares to Places Its Size
Houston's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 22%.
| Measure | Houston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Perry County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.1% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,394 Mbps | bottom 49% | 1,724 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | bottom 35% | 4.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 7% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 86% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 56% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 13% | 67% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,836 | bottom 43% | $57,808 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Houston, against 99.1% across Perry County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Houston 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 $69,836 (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 Houston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Connect 2 First Fiber in Houston, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Houston 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
Windstream Fiber in Houston, AR
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 39.4% of Houston homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, AR
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Houston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home 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 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, AR
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Houston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, AR
Availability:
33.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.1% of Houston 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 Houston, AR
Availability:
33.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.1% of Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Cowboy Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, AR
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Cowboy Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.0% of Houston homes. Across the city, Cowboy Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
TCW Fixed Wireless in Houston, AR
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Houston homes. Across the city, TCW Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Houston, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Windstream DSL in Houston, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
126 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 86.4% of Houston homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 126 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Houston from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Houston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Houston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Houston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Houston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72070 | 1,832 | 99.5% | 1,433 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 33/100 |
How Houston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houston that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Perryville has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Bigelow the fewest (95.5%); Houston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (this page) | 1,586 | 100.0% | 1,394 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 33/100 |
| Perryville | 2,398 | 97.1% | 1,788 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 25/100 |
| Bigelow | 1,952 | 95.5% | 1,721 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 55/100 |
| Oppelo | 959 | 96.8% | 980 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 25/100 |
| Perry | 741 | 100.0% | 1,857 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 23/100 |
| Cherry Hill | 569 | 100.0% | 1,919 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 24/100 |
| Thornburg | 444 | 100.0% | 1,099 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 32/100 |
| New Dixie | 404 | 100.0% | 1,859 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 63/100 |
| Wye | 374 | 81.5% | 2,484 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 51/100 |
| Fourche | 277 | 100.0% | 1,758 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 55/100 |
| Riverview | 143 | 97.2% | 975 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston?
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 Houston
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cowboy Internet Services | 100 |
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houston Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Connect 2 First is the best internet service provider for Houston 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 89.2% coverage in Houston.
At a national level, based on 2330 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 Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston
Based on data reported by Houston 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 Houston. 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 Type | Houston Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | 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 | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston?
Of the providers in Houston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houston 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 Houston, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | 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 | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy 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. ...
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.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Houston?
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 Houston 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 Houston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Connect 2 First has the broadest coverage in Houston, 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.