Best Internet Providers in Montgomery County, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Montgomery County.
Ranks compare Montgomery County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Montgomery County, AR at a Glance
Montgomery County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Montgomery County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montgomery County, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.64% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Montgomery County?
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 Montgomery County
How Montgomery County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Montgomery County's report card score is tied 69th of 75 and its connectivity index is 70th of 75.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 49.8% | 62nd of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 914 Mbps | 68th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | 67th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 66th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 39th of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 47th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 78% | Tied 61st of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | Tied 62nd of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 17th of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $52,538 | 44th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 46th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 49.8% of homes in Montgomery County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Montgomery County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,538 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Montgomery County Compares to Its Neighbors
Montgomery County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Pike County has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Polk County the fewest (14.1%); Montgomery County has 49.8%.
Map of Montgomery County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Montgomery County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County (this page) | 8,484 | 49.8% | 914 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 19/100 |
| Garland County | 100,180 | 63.2% | 2,603 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Hot Spring County | 33,040 | 82.8% | 978 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 27/100 |
| Clark County | 21,446 | 75.0% | 1,383 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Yell County | 20,263 | 71.8% | 1,504 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 35/100 |
| Polk County | 19,221 | 14.1% | 1,284 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 22/100 |
| Howard County | 12,785 | 83.5% | 934 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Pike County | 10,171 | 99.2% | 1,329 Mbps | 4 | B- | 33/100 |
| Scott County | 9,836 | 94.8% | 1,360 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
Internet in Montgomery County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Montgomery County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ida | 1,546 | 64.6% | 1,382 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Oden | 955 | 44.2% | 1,038 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 16/100 |
| Story | 715 | 4.1% | 248 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 34/100 |
| Norman | 640 | 38.1% | 806 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Caddo Gap | 635 | 79.4% | 1,161 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 10/100 |
| Pencil Bluff | 375 | 29.6% | 707 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Hurricane Grove | 327 | 78.3% | 1,579 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 33/100 |
| Manfred | 326 | 92.3% | 1,362 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Black Springs | 305 | 9.8% | 324 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 15/100 |
| Mazarn | 297 | 49.2% | 637 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 21/100 |
| Sims | 291 | 4.1% | 175 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 27/100 |
| Joplin | 269 | 72.9% | 1,055 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Pine Ridge | 197 | 0.0% | 94 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 15/100 |
| Whitetown | 156 | 0.0% | 196 Mbps | 4.7 | D- | 12/100 |
| Hopper | 133 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Silver | 133 | 77.4% | 916 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 47/100 |
| Y City | 132 | 1.5% | 193 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 14/100 |
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71957 (Mount Ida) | 2,937 | 65.8% | 1,322 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| 71960 (Norman) | 1,179 | 34.8% | 819 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 22/100 |
| 71961 (Oden) | 834 | 1.3% | 204 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 12/100 |
| 71935 (Caddo Gap) | 818 | 78.7% | 1,136 Mbps | 3 | C- | 9/100 |
| 71970 (Story) | 686 | 0.0% | 169 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 33/100 |
| 71965 (Pencil Bluff) | 330 | 43.3% | 1,006 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 14/100 |
| 71969 (Sims) | 263 | 0.0% | 94 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Montgomery County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. 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 Montgomery County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| South Central Connect | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Montgomery County Internet Providers
Based on 42 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Montgomery County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 26.3% coverage in Montgomery County.
At a national level, based on 2607 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 Montgomery County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Montgomery County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montgomery County
Based on data reported by Montgomery County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Montgomery County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 746 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montgomery County?
Of the providers in Montgomery County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Montgomery County 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Montgomery County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montgomery County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Montgomery County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
Windstream Fiber in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,811 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 30.9% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,811 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Montgomery County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
South Central Connect Fiber in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, South Central 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 Montgomery County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Montgomery 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.1% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
Optimum Cable in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 26.3% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
Windstream DSL in Montgomery County, AR
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
118 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 80.2% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 118 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Montgomery County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
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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. ...
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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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Montgomery County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Montgomery County, available to 82.7% 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.