Best Internet Providers in Monterey, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monterey, AR
Monterey has 7 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 Monterey.
Ranks compare Monterey with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Monterey Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Enlightened
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Empower Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Monterey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monterey, AR?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monterey?
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 Monterey Compares to Places Its Size
Monterey's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Monterey | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cross County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 53.6% | bottom 42% | 78.3% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,133 Mbps | top 35% | 3,200 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 5.7 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 82% | bottom 9% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 14% | 85% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 29% | bottom 8% | 56% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 45% | bottom 4% | 64% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $40,118 | bottom 6% | $56,360 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 53.6% of homes in Monterey, against 78.3% across Cross County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Monterey are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,118 (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 Monterey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
Enlightened Fiber in Monterey, AR
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Enlightened offers Fiber service to 28.6% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Enlightened Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband Fiber in Monterey, AR
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 25.0% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Monterey, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monterey, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Monterey 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 Monterey?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Monterey, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
Ritter Communications DSL in Monterey, AR
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers DSL service to 17.9% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Monterey, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 7.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Internet in Monterey by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Monterey
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Monterey
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Monterey Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Monterey that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Harrisburg has the most homes with fiber (51.1%) and Cherry Valley the fewest (45.5%); Monterey has 53.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey (this page) | 28 | 53.6% | 1,133 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 17/100 |
| Harrisburg | 5,394 | 51.1% | 1,676 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 41/100 |
| Cherry Valley | 1,714 | 45.5% | 2,270 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 30/100 |
| Birdeye | 527 | 100.0% | 4,947 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 15/100 |
| Whitaker | 383 | 97.7% | 1,759 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 58/100 |
| Joyland | 195 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 22/100 |
| Payneway | 87 | 100.0% | 1,678 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 35/100 |
| Weona Junction | 80 | 92.5% | 1,865 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Three Forks | 52 | 73.1% | 843 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Togo | 46 | 0.0% | 95 Mbps | 2 | F | 14/100 |
| Old Weona | 33 | 90.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monterey?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Monterey
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Enlightened | 1,000 |
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Ritter Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Monterey Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 3622 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Empower Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monterey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monterey, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monterey
Based on data reported by Monterey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Empower Broadband and Enlightened. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Monterey. 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monterey?
The table below shows how customers in Monterey, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monterey
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (10) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Monterey?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Empower Broadband and Enlightened.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Enlightened has the broadest coverage in Monterey, available to 28.6% 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.