Advertiser Disclosure: We may earn commissions when you buy through links on our site. Learn more

Best Internet Providers in Independence County, AR

All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Independence County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Independence County.

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 fiber56.8%Arkansas 74.6%58th of 75
Average top speed1,918 MbpsArkansas 2,675 Mbps21st of 75
Providers136.3 at a typical addressTied 16th of 75
Homes with internet83%Arkansas 87%Tied 31st of 75
ISP Report CardC+score 54 of 100Tied 33rd of 75
Connectivity index37/100Arkansas 49/100Tied 28th of 75

Ranks compare Independence County with the 75 Arkansas counties.

The Best Internet in Independence County, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Independence County ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestYelcot CommunicationsUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 90.90% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Independence County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Optimum

Optimum logo

Availability:

64.7%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(279)

View Plans

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

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Cable

64.7%

940 Mbps

940 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

73.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

View Plans

1-877-418-2092 Price: $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

13.3%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

DSL

33.3%

10 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

56.6%

32 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

73.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

View Plans

1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

13.3%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

DSL

33.3%

10 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

56.6%

32 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Yelcot Communications

Yelcot Communications logo

Availability:

28.5%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(5)

View Plans

Price: $54.95 - $74.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

28.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 2.0 of 5 stars

(1)

HillBilly Wireless Internet

HillBilly Wireless Internet logo

Availability:

78.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price: $39.99 - $139.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

11.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

76.5%

33 Mbps

45 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

View Plans

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

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

90.9%

50 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

82.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

View Plans

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

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

82.0%

238 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Indco

Indco logo

Availability:

15.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Cable

14.7%

48 Mbps

50 Mbps

Cable: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Ritter Communications

Ritter Communications logo

Availability:

11.3%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(7)

View Plans

Price: $50.00 - $125.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

11.3%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

6.7%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

View Plans

1-888-787-8580 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

DSL

6.7%

64 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Farmers Rural Connect

Farmers Rural Connect logo

Availability:

2.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.6%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Bethwire

Bethwire logo

Availability:

10.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price: $58.99 - $149.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.1%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

10.6%

20 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Horton's TV and Electronics

Horton's TV and Electronics logo

Availability:

3.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Independence County.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.6%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Independence County 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)

View Plans

Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

View Plans

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)

View Plans

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

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Independence County ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independence County, AR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Independence County 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 Independence County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.90% of the county.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence County?

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.

Independence County, AR map of internet availability

How Independence County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas

Independence County's report card score is tied 33rd of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 28th of 75.

C+score 54 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.Tied 33rd of 75
37/100Arkansas 49/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.Tied 28th of 75
Measure Independence County Rank among Arkansas counties Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 56.8% 58th of 75 74.6% 71.5% Van Buren County (99.7%)
Average top speed 1,918 Mbps 21st of 75 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 6.3 Tied 16th of 75 6.8 7.1 Saline County (8.9)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.6 Tied 11th of 75 2.5 2.7 Benton County and Sevier County (2.8)
Workers who work from home 7% Tied 31st of 75 9% 15% Lee County (19%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 93% Tied 17th of 75 94% 96% Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%)
Homes with internet 83% Tied 31st of 75 87% 91% Benton County (94%)
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 59% Tied 31st of 75 67% 76% Faulkner County (80%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 66% Tied 31st of 75 71% 81% Benton County and Faulkner County (83%)
Median household income $59,590 21st of 75 $67,831 $93,246 Benton County ($102,099)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 15% Tied 13th of 75 15% 16% Clark County (26%)

Fiber reaches 56.8% of homes in Independence County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Independence County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,590 (US $93,246).

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

How Independence County Compares to Its Neighbors

Independence County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Lawrence County has the most homes with fiber (88.8%) and Stone County the fewest (65.8%); Independence County has 56.8%.

Map of Independence County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade

ISP Report CardABCDFThis page

Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.

Independence County and its neighbors

County People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Independence County (this page)37,938 56.8%1,918 Mbps6.3C+37/100
White County76,822 74.8%2,794 Mbps7.6B41/100
Cleburne County24,711 81.3%1,087 Mbps6.6B-30/100
Sharp County17,271 69.0%1,018 Mbps4.7C38/100
Jackson County16,755 75.8%3,739 Mbps5.4B-27/100
Lawrence County16,216 88.8%2,444 Mbps5.4B-34/100
Izard County13,577 88.0%1,022 Mbps4.7C+34/100
Stone County12,359 65.8%725 Mbps4.3C-30/100

Internet in Independence County by City and ZIP Code

Fiber reaches from 11.5% of homes in Sulphur Rock to 94.2% in Pleasant Plains; by ZIP code, from 22.7% in 72579 (Sulphur Rock) to 96.8% in 72568 (Pleasant Plains). Each row links to that place’s page.

Cities and towns in Independence County

City or town People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Batesville21,751 51.5%1,974 Mbps6.8B-46/100
Newark1,857 87.8%921 Mbps6.7B-20/100
Pleasant Plains1,580 94.2%4,431 Mbps8.2A-46/100
Floral1,382 42.1%1,877 Mbps3.5C-26/100
Sulphur Rock1,247 11.5%824 Mbps3.8D23/100
Cushman900 68.8%736 Mbps5.8C28/100
Hickory Valley859 99.1%991 Mbps8B+28/100
Moorefield857 0.0%940 Mbps5.7D+48/100
Locust Grove840 95.0%3,412 Mbps4.5B-28/100
Charlotte799 76.2%811 Mbps4.4C-26/100
Desha626 15.8%1,570 Mbps5.7C68/100
Gainsboro617 65.2%801 Mbps6.2C33/100
McHue551 50.6%2,059 Mbps7.3B-46/100
Oil Trough471 100.0%5,000 Mbps4B30/100
Thida430 100.0%5,000 Mbps3.6B26/100
Salado420 0.0%940 Mbps5.6D+31/100
Sandtown382 78.5%800 Mbps2.6D+43/100
Rosie360 82.2%4,264 Mbps3.2C+37/100
Limedale355 91.0%928 Mbps6.5B-31/100
Walnut Grove353 89.8%932 Mbps4.5C20/100
Magness328 4.3%185 Mbps3.9D21/100
Cord301 96.0%962 Mbps2.5C11/100
Huff241 61.0%3,416 Mbps6.6B-37/100
Harmontown97 0.0%100 Mbps5D11/100
Olyphant82 100.0%5,000 Mbps2.6B19/100
Dowdy73 71.2%2,220 Mbps2.6C11/100

ZIP codes in Independence County

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
72501 (Batesville)26,389 50.6%1,806 Mbps6.7B-43/100
72562 (Newark)2,218 80.6%863 Mbps6.2C+19/100
72568 (Pleasant Plains)1,587 96.8%4,829 Mbps8.1A-48/100
72579 (Sulphur Rock)1,425 22.7%808 Mbps4D+25/100
72534 (Floral)1,285 35.6%1,556 Mbps3.2C-23/100
72550 (Locust Grove)877 96.8%3,514 Mbps4.7B32/100
72527 (Desha)618 10.0%1,347 Mbps5.6C68/100
72564 (Oil Trough)489 98.8%5,000 Mbps3.8B28/100
72524 (Cord)401 92.5%945 Mbps2.6C-11/100
72571 (Rosie)393 76.1%4,029 Mbps2.7C37/100
72522 (Charlotte)349 87.1%874 Mbps4.6C26/100
72526 (Cushman)258 73.3%774 Mbps6.9C+28/100
72165 (Thida)120 100.0%5,000 Mbps3.9B25/100
72553 (Magness)76 0.0%50 Mbps2.7F21/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Yelcot 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 Independence County

Max Advertised Speed in Independence County, AR
AT&T5,000
EarthLink5,000
Ritter Communications5,000
Farmers Rural Connect5,000
HillBilly Wireless Internet1,000
Yelcot Communications1,000
Indco1,000
Bethwire1,000
Optimum940
Verizon300
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
Brightspeed100
Horton's TV and Electronics100
HughesNet25

How fast is your internet?

Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Independence County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.

Customer Ratings for Independence County Internet Providers

Based on 52 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Independence County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 64.7% coverage in Independence County.

At a national level, based on 2591 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 Independence County Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeIndependence County OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
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
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
AT&T4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Ritter CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Yelcot CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (5)3 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BethwireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
HillBilly Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
IndcoNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Farmers Rural ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence County

Based on data reported by Independence County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Yelcot Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Independence County. 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeIndependence County SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
OptimumNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (279)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
AT&T5 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Yelcot CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (5)3 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
Ritter CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (7)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
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BethwireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
HillBilly Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
IndcoNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Farmers Rural ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence County?

Of the providers in Independence County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independence County 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 Independence County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Independence County

ISP / Tech TypeIndependence County 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
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
Yelcot CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (5)3 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
AT&T5 of 5 stars (1)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
Ritter CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (6)2.5 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Horton's TV and ElectronicsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BethwireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
HillBilly Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
IndcoNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Farmers Rural ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Independence County

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?

Yelcot Communications Fiber in Independence County, AR

Yelcot Communications logo

Availability:

28.5%

Customer Rating:

2.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Yelcot Communications offers Fiber service to 28.5% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Yelcot Communications 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 Yelcot Communications Fiber. Yelcot Communications Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Independence County from Yelcot Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fiber in Independence County, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

13.3%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Independence County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in Independence County, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

13.3%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Independence County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Ritter Communications Fiber in Independence County, AR

Ritter Communications logo

Availability:

11.3%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ritter Communications Fiber. Ritter Communications Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Independence County from Ritter Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber in Independence County, AR

HillBilly Wireless Internet logo

Availability:

11.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Independence County homes. Across the county, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber has 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 HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber. HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from HillBilly Wireless Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Indco Fiber in Independence County, AR

Indco logo

Availability:

8.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Indco offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Indco Fiber has 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 Indco Fiber. Indco Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Indco in terms of customer satisfaction.

Farmers Rural Connect Fiber in Independence County, AR

Farmers Rural Connect logo

Availability:

2.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Farmers Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Farmers Rural Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Farmers Rural Connect Fiber. Farmers Rural Connect Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Farmers Rural Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bethwire Fiber in Independence County, AR

Bethwire logo

Availability:

1.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Bethwire offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Bethwire Fiber has 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 Bethwire Fiber. Bethwire Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Bethwire in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Independence County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

82.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

238 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 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 17 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

HillBilly Wireless Internet logo

Availability:

76.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

33 Mbps

HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Independence County homes. Across the county, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county. HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from HillBilly Wireless Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

56.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

32 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.6% of Independence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

56.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

32 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.6% of Independence County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bethwire Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

Bethwire logo

Availability:

10.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

20 Mbps

Bethwire offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Bethwire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county. Bethwire Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Bethwire in terms of customer satisfaction.

Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR

Horton's TV and Electronics logo

Availability:

3.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Horton's TV and Electronics offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Independence County homes. Across the county, 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 county. Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Horton's TV and Electronics in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?

Optimum Cable in Independence County, AR

Optimum logo

Availability:

64.7%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

Avg. Download Speed

940 Mbps

Optimum offers Cable service to 64.7% of Independence County homes. Across the county, 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 county. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Independence County from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Indco Cable in Independence County, AR

Indco logo

Availability:

14.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

48 Mbps

Indco offers Cable service to 14.7% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Indco Cable has speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county. Indco Cable is rated other types of internet service available in Independence County from Indco in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?

EarthLink DSL in Independence County, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

33.3%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Independence County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Independence County, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

33.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 33.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Independence County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed DSL in Independence County, AR

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

6.7%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

64 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.7% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Independence County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas

Customer Reviews

Sort By

Filter By

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

ISPReports User

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

ISPReports User

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

ISPReports User

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

Rate your provider

Share your experience to help others in your area choose.

Overall

Which ISP Should You Choose in Independence County?

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 Independence County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Yelcot Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Independence County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Independence County, available to 90.9% 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.