Best Internet Providers in Newport, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newport, AR
Newport has 8 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 Newport.
Ranks compare Newport with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Newport, AR at a Glance
Newport Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Newport ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newport, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Newport 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 Newport, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 73.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Newport?
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 Newport
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Farmers Rural Connect - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HillBilly Wireless Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Newport Compares to Places Its Size
Newport's report card score is in the top 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Newport | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Jackson County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.6% | bottom 48% | 75.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,150 Mbps | top 16% | 3,739 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 3% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 82% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 27% | 55% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 52% | bottom 4% | 56% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $41,561 | bottom 4% | $46,004 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.6% of homes in Newport, against 75.8% across Jackson County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Newport are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,561 (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 Newport
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newport?
Ritter Communications Fiber in Newport, AR
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Newport homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Farmers Rural Connect Fiber in Newport, AR
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Farmers Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 36.1% of Newport homes. Across the city, Farmers Rural Connect 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 Newport?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newport, AR
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Newport homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newport, AR
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Newport homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 207 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Newport, AR
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.9% of Newport homes. Across the city, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newport, AR
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Newport homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newport, AR
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Newport homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newport?
Optimum Cable in Newport, AR
Availability:
69.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 69.8% of Newport homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newport?
EarthLink DSL in Newport, AR
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 43.1% of Newport homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Newport, AR
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 43.1% of Newport homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Newport by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Newport has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Newport
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Newport
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72112 | 11,208 | 74.9% | 4,190 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 29/100 |
How Newport Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Newport that have their own pages are all within 8 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (this page) | 8,766 | 72.6% | 4,150 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Tuckerman | 2,132 | 94.5% | 2,567 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 31/100 |
| Diaz | 1,211 | 94.5% | 4,785 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Campbell Station | 232 | 0.0% | 886 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 22/100 |
| Jacksonport | 193 | 93.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 50/100 |
| Fitzgerald | 126 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.3 | B | 13/100 |
| Remmel | 120 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 32/100 |
| Horseshoe | 65 | 98.5% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 30/100 |
| Macks | 56 | 85.7% | 4,324 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Murphys Corner | 54 | 35.2% | 1,954 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 26/100 |
| Auvergne | 36 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newport?
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, Farmers Rural Connect 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 Newport
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Farmers Rural Connect | 5,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Newport Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Newport 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 69.8% coverage in Newport.
At a national level, based on 2510 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 Newport Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newport, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newport 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newport
Based on data reported by Newport ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Rural Connect. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Newport. 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newport 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newport?
Of the providers in Newport, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newport 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 Newport, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newport
| ISP / Tech Type | Newport 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Rural 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.
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 Newport?
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 Newport is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Rural Connect. 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 Newport is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Newport, available to 73.7% 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.