Best Internet Providers in Locke, AR
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Locke, AR
Locke has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Locke.
Ranks compare Locke with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Locke, AR at a Glance
Locke Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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DSL
Wave Rural Connect
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Fiber
Windstream
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Locke ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Locke, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Locke based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wave Rural Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Locke, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 89.17% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Locke?
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.
How Locke Compares to Places Its Size
Locke's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Locke | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Crawford County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.1% | top 29% | 84.3% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,331 Mbps | top 30% | 2,406 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 89% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 71% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 52% | bottom 9% | 70% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,890 | bottom 46% | $66,199 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.1% of homes in Locke, against 84.3% across Crawford County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Locke are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,890 (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 Locke
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Locke?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Locke, AR
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 89.2% of Locke homes. Across the city, Wave Rural Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Locke, AR
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 19.1% of Locke homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
OzarksGo Fiber in Locke, AR
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
OzarksGo offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Locke homes. Across the city, OzarksGo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Locke?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Locke, AR
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Locke 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Locke?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Locke, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Locke?
Brightspeed DSL in Locke, AR
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 98.1% of Locke homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Locke, AR
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 27.4% of Locke homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Locke by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Locke
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Locke
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Locke Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Locke that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Mulberry has the most homes with fiber (87.8%) and Dyer the fewest (46.0%); Locke has 98.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locke (this page) | 314 | 98.1% | 1,331 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Mulberry | 4,030 | 87.8% | 1,403 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 44/100 |
| Mountainburg | 2,840 | 61.8% | 1,599 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Winslow | 1,843 | 71.8% | 2,277 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 45/100 |
| Dyer | 1,158 | 46.0% | 1,887 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Chester | 851 | 79.2% | 1,239 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Mount Gaylor | 357 | 95.8% | 2,479 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 32/100 |
| Schaberg | 333 | 52.0% | 1,423 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 38/100 |
| Jethro | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 22/100 |
| Cravens | 211 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Whiterock | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Locke?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wave Rural Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Locke
| OzarksGo | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Locke. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Locke Internet Providers
Based on 26 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Locke residents. Wave Rural Connect was rated at an average of 4.83 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 98.1% coverage in Locke.
At a national level, based on 534 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wave Rural Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Locke Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Locke, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Locke Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OzarksGo |  (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) |  (99) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Locke
Based on data reported by Locke ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Locke. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,456 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 Wave Rural Connect. This indicates Wave Rural Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Locke Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OzarksGo | (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Locke?
Of the providers in Locke, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Locke 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.
Wave Rural Connect is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Locke, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Locke
| ISP / Tech Type | Locke Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| OzarksGo | (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Kenneth W.
Petit Jean Fiber
November 11, 2026 Usually pretty good. Today the speed test looked like mol-asses. download not too bad at 93 out of a hundred mbs, upload was a pitiful 23. ...
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 27, 2026 I have wanted fiber internet connection since it became available. I’m very happy with Dobson. Great internet and great personal technical support.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Locke?
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 Locke is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wave Rural Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Locke is Wave Rural Connect.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Locke, available to 98.1% 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.