Best Internet Providers in Newton County, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newton County, AR
Newton County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Newton County.
Ranks compare Newton County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Newton County, AR at a Glance
Newton County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Newton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newton County, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Newton 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 Newton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 61.33% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Newton 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 Newton County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Wave Rural Connect - fiber coverage map
- Reynolds Media - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Ritter Communications - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Newton County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Newton County's report card score is 75th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 25th of 75.
| Measure | Newton County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 7.6% | 74th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 169 Mbps | 75th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | 75th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 71st of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | 3rd of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 41st of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | Tied 31st of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 25th 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 | $53,514 | 38th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | Tied 74th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 7.6% of homes in Newton County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Newton County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,514 (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 Newton County Compares to Its Neighbors
Newton County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Madison County has the most homes with fiber (94.8%) and Carroll County the fewest (37.3%); Newton County has 7.6%.
Map of Newton County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Newton County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County (this page) | 7,225 | 7.6% | 169 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 38/100 |
| Pope County | 63,381 | 69.5% | 2,487 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 44/100 |
| Boone County | 37,373 | 57.8% | 1,768 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Carroll County | 28,260 | 37.3% | 1,295 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Johnson County | 25,749 | 87.2% | 924 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Madison County | 16,521 | 94.8% | 1,671 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Searcy County | 7,828 | 79.0% | 1,140 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 21/100 |
Internet in Newton County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Newton County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 1,277 | 0.6% | 64 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 26/100 |
| Western Grove | 982 | 11.0% | 328 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 55/100 |
| Marble Falls | 588 | 23.8% | 1,244 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 39/100 |
| Vendor | 488 | 0.0% | 50 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 36/100 |
| Deer | 485 | 1.0% | 46 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 35/100 |
| Yardelle | 397 | 11.6% | 342 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 62/100 |
| Parthenon | 389 | 0.0% | 61 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 25/100 |
| Hasty | 366 | 0.0% | 172 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 54/100 |
| Mossville | 292 | 0.0% | 30 Mbps | 2 | F | 23/100 |
| George | 257 | 52.1% | 550 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 35/100 |
| Compton | 255 | 0.0% | 39 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 43/100 |
| Mount Judea | 252 | 0.0% | 22 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 44/100 |
| Wayton | 215 | 0.0% | 64 Mbps | 2 | F | 24/100 |
| Mount Sherman | 186 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 29/100 |
| Lurton | 184 | 38.6% | 403 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 37/100 |
| Ponca | 167 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 37/100 |
| Murray | 151 | 0.0% | 20 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 43/100 |
| Stoverville | 138 | 12.3% | 169 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 42/100 |
| Bass | 136 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 34/100 |
| Pruitt | 120 | 0.0% | 42 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 33/100 |
| Walnut | 102 | 71.6% | 723 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Erbie | 97 | 18.6% | 503 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 47/100 |
| Salus | 78 | 83.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Limestone | 64 | 67.2% | 680 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 34/100 |
| Fallsville | 52 | 94.2% | 943 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 39/100 |
| Moore | 33 | 60.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Newton County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72641 (Jasper) | 1,866 | 0.0% | 47 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 26/100 |
| 72685 (Western Grove) | 1,269 | 3.6% | 207 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 59/100 |
| 72628 (Deer) | 774 | 17.1% | 214 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 32/100 |
| 72683 (Vendor) | 578 | 0.0% | 35 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 39/100 |
| 72648 (Marble Falls) | 557 | 28.4% | 739 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 47/100 |
| 72624 (Compton) | 490 | 3.5% | 74 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 43/100 |
| 72655 (Mount Judea) | 428 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 38/100 |
| 72666 (Parthenon) | 404 | 2.0% | 87 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 26/100 |
| 72856 (Lurton) | 397 | 42.1% | 439 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 38/100 |
| 72640 (Hasty) | 298 | 0.0% | 39 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 53/100 |
| 72670 (Ponca) | 171 | 0.0% | 24 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newton County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from T-Mobile Home Internet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Newton County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Reynolds Media | 1,000 |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Ritter Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Newton County Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Newton County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ritter Communications wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 92.3% coverage in Newton County.
At a national level, based on 1973 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 Newton County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newton County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect |  (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications |  (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newton County
Based on data reported by Newton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through T-Mobile Home Internet. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Newton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 44 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Newton County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications |  (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newton County?
Of the providers in Newton County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newton 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. Ritter Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.83 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Newton County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (5) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Media | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Newton County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
Windstream Fiber in Newton County, AR
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,640 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,640 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 Newton County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Newton County, AR
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Wave Rural 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 Newton County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% of Newton 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 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Reynolds Media Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
Reynolds Media offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Reynolds Media Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 62 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Newton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Newton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
Cox Cable in Newton County, AR
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 1.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
Ritter Communications DSL in Newton County, AR
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers DSL service to 92.3% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Newton County, AR
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.8% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Newton County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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. ...
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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 Newton 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 Newton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Newton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Ritter Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Newton County, available to 92.3% 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.