13 Best Internet Providers in Independence County, AR
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Independence County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,969 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Independence County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Independence County, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
HughesNet is the best internet provider in Independence County based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet 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. HughesNet is an option for 87.99% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Independence County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Independence County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Independence County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bethwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 52 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Independence County residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 5.00 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 6.7% coverage in Independence County.
At a national level, based on 2294 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Yelcot Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.40 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural Connect 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Rural Connect | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Bethwire | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Indco | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Yelcot Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence County
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bethwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Independence County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Independence County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence County?
Arkansas customers rate HughesNet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
HughesNet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Independence County customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Independence County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independence County
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Yelcot Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bethwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Independence County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Independence County below, including the metrics used and how Independence County compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Independence County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.29% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,969 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Independence County. | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 6% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 91% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 76% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 53% | 64% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 54% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Independence County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Independence County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Independence County is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Independence County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Independence County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
76% of Independence County households have an internet connection despite having 98.42% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Independence County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Independence County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
How Much Speed does a Independence County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Independence County is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Independence County's average household income is $57,791 which is about average for the Arkansas average of $66,162 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Independence County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Independence County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Independence County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?
Yelcot Communications Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Yelcot Communications offers Fiber service to 28.4% 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
Ritter Communications Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 15.5% 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
EarthLink Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Independence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Independence County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(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
Indco Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(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
Farmers Rural Connect Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(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
Bethwire Fiber in Independence County, AR
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?
Optimum Cable in Independence County, AR
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 64.5% 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
Indco Cable in Independence County, AR
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(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.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?
EarthLink DSL in Independence County, AR
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.2% 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 the same as other types of internet service available in Independence County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Independence County, AR
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.2% 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
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
62 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 62 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independence County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Independence County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 20, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Independence County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 20, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Bethwire Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Bethwire offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Independence County homes. Across the county, Bethwire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 23 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless in Independence County, AR
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(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
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 HughesNet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Independence County is HughesNet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Independence County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Independence County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Independence County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Independence County's B- ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100