Best Internet Providers in Lafe, AR
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lafe, AR
Lafe has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lafe.
Ranks compare Lafe with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lafe, AR at a Glance
Lafe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Empower Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Lafe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lafe, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Lafe based on 34 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lafe?
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 Lafe
- Empower Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Clay County Connect - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- HillBilly Wireless Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Lafe Compares to Places Its Size
Lafe's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Lafe | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Greene County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 99.5% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,255 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 46% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 88% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 73% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 67% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,164 | bottom 20% | $61,027 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Lafe, against 99.5% across Greene County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Lafe are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,164 (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 Lafe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lafe?
Empower Broadband Fiber in Lafe, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 96.8% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Clay County Connect Fiber in Lafe, AR
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clay County Connect offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Clay County Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lafe?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Lafe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Lafe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.9% of Lafe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Lafe homes. Across the city, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
336 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.4% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 336 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lafe, AR
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lafe?
Sparklight Cable in Lafe, AR
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 28.5% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lafe?
EarthLink DSL in Lafe, AR
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 40.9% of Lafe homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lafe, AR
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 40.9% of Lafe homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Lafe, AR
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 27.4% of Lafe homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Lafe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lafe has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lafe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lafe
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72436 | 1,060 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 47/100 |
How Lafe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lafe that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Oak Grove Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Paragould the fewest (99.4%); Lafe has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafe (this page) | 1,633 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Paragould | 36,068 | 99.4% | 1,322 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Marmaduke | 2,615 | 99.5% | 1,022 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 40/100 |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,104 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Stanford | 418 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 77/100 |
| Halliday | 323 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 42/100 |
| Knobel | 299 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Stonewall | 226 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Beech Grove | 224 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Boydsville | 204 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Evening Star | 91 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lafe?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Empower Broadband and Sparklight 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 Lafe
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Clay County Connect | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lafe Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Lafe residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 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 71.9% coverage in Lafe.
At a national level, based on 2387 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 Lafe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lafe, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafe Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lafe
Based on data reported by Lafe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Empower Broadband and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lafe. 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafe Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lafe?
Of the providers in Lafe, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lafe 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lafe, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lafe
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafe Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Clay County Connect | (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.
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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 Lafe?
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 Lafe is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Empower Broadband and Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lafe is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Empower Broadband has the broadest coverage in Lafe, available to 96.8% 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.