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Best Internet Providers in Kerlin, AR

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Kerlin has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Kerlin.

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 fiber98.2%Columbia County 61.2%top 28%
Average top speed982 MbpsColumbia County 1,180 Mbpsbottom 41%
Providers41.7 at a typical addressbottom 10%
Homes with internet81%Columbia County 82%bottom 30%
ISP Report CardCscore 39 of 100bottom 47%
Connectivity index22/100Columbia County 29/100bottom 14%

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

The Best Internet in Kerlin, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Kerlin ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestSouthwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 25.45% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Kerlin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

98.2%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $47.77 - $77.77 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kerlin.

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

98.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

25.5%

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 Kerlin.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

25.5%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kerlin.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

23.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kerlin.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

23.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

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

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kerlin, AR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Kerlin 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 Kerlin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 25.45% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kerlin?

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.

Kerlin, AR map of internet availability

How Kerlin Compares to Places Its Size

Kerlin's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.

Cscore 39 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.bottom 47%
22/100Columbia County 29/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 14%
Measure Kerlin Rank among US places under 1,000 people Columbia County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 98.2% top 28% 61.2% 74.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 982 Mbps bottom 41% 1,180 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1.7 bottom 10% 5.2 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.5 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 9% top 47% 6% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 94% top 39% 92% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 81% bottom 30% 82% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 40% bottom 20% 52% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 58% bottom 16% 61% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $63,581 bottom 38% $61,557 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 13% top 36% 22% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 98.2% of homes in Kerlin, against 61.2% across Columbia County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Kerlin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,581 (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 Kerlin

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kerlin?

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Kerlin, AR

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

98.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 98.2% of Kerlin homes. Across the city, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative 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 Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Kerlin from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kerlin?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kerlin, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

25.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.5% of Kerlin 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 Kerlin from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kerlin, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.6% of Kerlin homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Kerlin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kerlin, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.6% of Kerlin homes. Across the city, AT&T 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. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Kerlin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kerlin?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kerlin?

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

Internet in Kerlin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Kerlin

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

ZIP codes in Kerlin

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

How Kerlin Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Kerlin that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Emerson has the most homes with fiber (91.2%) and Magnolia the fewest (53.8%); Kerlin has 98.2%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Kerlin (this page)55 98.2%982 Mbps1.7C22/100
Magnolia13,832 53.8%1,311 Mbps5.8C+40/100
Emerson1,175 91.2%931 Mbps2.7C-33/100
Partee581 33.6%929 Mbps5.8C-31/100
Free Hope534 65.9%958 Mbps6.3C+26/100
Dodson435 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.1C+17/100
Plainfield169 6.5%187 Mbps1.5D-31/100
Lydesdale166 92.2%974 Mbps4.4C21/100
Walkerville139 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.7C+34/100
Brister130 93.8%940 Mbps3.1C36/100
Spotville123 70.7%772 Mbps3.5D+32/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kerlin?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative 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 Kerlin

Max Advertised Speed in Kerlin, AR
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative1,000
Viasat100
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Kerlin Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Kerlin residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 1408 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 Kerlin Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeKerlin OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
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
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)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)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kerlin

Based on data reported by Kerlin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Kerlin. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeKerlin SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
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
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)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
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kerlin?

Of the providers in Kerlin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kerlin 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.

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

Rated Affordability in Kerlin

ISP / Tech TypeKerlin AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
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
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)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
Southwest Arkansas Telephone CooperativeNo 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 Kerlin?

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 Kerlin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Kerlin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kerlin, available to 98.2% 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.