Best Internet Providers in Newcastle, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newcastle, AR
Newcastle has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Newcastle.
Ranks compare Newcastle with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Newcastle, AR at a Glance
Newcastle Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Enlightened
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Indco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Newcastle ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newcastle, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Newcastle 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 Newcastle, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 75.87% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Newcastle?
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 Newcastle
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Enlightened - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- East Arkansas Cable - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Indco - cable coverage map
- Aristotle - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Newcastle Compares to Places Its Size
Newcastle's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Newcastle | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | St. Francis County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.2% | top 31% | 63.2% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,540 Mbps | top 8% | 1,610 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 15% | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 23% | 77% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 39% | 43% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 36% | 52% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,348 | bottom 20% | $37,358 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.2% of homes in Newcastle, against 63.2% across St. Francis County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Newcastle are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,348 (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 Newcastle
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newcastle?
Enlightened Fiber in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Enlightened offers Fiber service to 97.2% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, Enlightened Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 87.4% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newcastle?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 291 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Aristotle Fixed Wireless in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Aristotle offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.7% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, Aristotle Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.0% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.0% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newcastle?
Indco Cable in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Indco offers Cable service to 77.6% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, Indco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx offers Cable service to 13.0% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, East Arkansas 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 Newcastle?
EarthLink DSL in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
28.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 28.7% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Newcastle, AR
Availability:
28.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 28.7% of Newcastle homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Newcastle by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Newcastle
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Newcastle
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Newcastle Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Newcastle that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Colt has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Forrest City the fewest (59.8%); Newcastle has 97.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (this page) | 460 | 97.2% | 4,540 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Forrest City | 15,736 | 59.8% | 1,266 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Wynne | 11,920 | 86.8% | 3,482 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 41/100 |
| Colt | 1,215 | 99.9% | 4,236 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 24/100 |
| Caldwell | 745 | 99.7% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 24/100 |
| Madison | 721 | 62.1% | 951 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Wittsburg | 400 | 97.5% | 3,663 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Widener | 398 | 36.9% | 901 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Meadow Cliff | 217 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 40/100 |
| Hicks Station | 30 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Twist | 27 | 88.9% | 3,720 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newcastle?
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, Ritter Communications 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 Newcastle
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Enlightened | 1,000 |
| East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Indco | 35 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Aristotle | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Newcastle. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Newcastle Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Newcastle residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in Newcastle.
At a national level, based on 2231 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 Newcastle Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newcastle, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newcastle 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Arkansas Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newcastle
Based on data reported by Newcastle ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Newcastle. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Type | Newcastle Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Arkansas Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newcastle?
Of the providers in Newcastle, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newcastle 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 Newcastle, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newcastle
| ISP / Tech Type | Newcastle Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Arkansas Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Newcastle?
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 Newcastle is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications. 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 Newcastle is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Enlightened has the broadest coverage in Newcastle, available to 97.2% 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.