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7 Best Internet Providers in Number Nine, AR

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Number Nine ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Number Nine ISP Report Card B
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,236 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count Real Number Nine Customer Ratings 1

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Number Nine has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Number Nine.

Number Nine overview

Number Nine has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Number Nine.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

MCEC Fiber

MCEC Fiber logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Ritter Communications

Ritter Communications logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(7)

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Price: Starting at $60.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Cable

23.6%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

75.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

75.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

BPS Telephone Company

BPS Telephone Company logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

2.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $86.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

15 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Above are the top 4 providers in Number Nine, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

86.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

86.5%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

75.3%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

75.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

19.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Number Nine.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Number Nine residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

19.1%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Number Nine residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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1-833-684-9249 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Number Nine ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Number Nine, AR?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Number Nine based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Number Nine, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Number Nine, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Number Nine


Ritter Communications3.002.86
HughesNet5.002.29
Verizon4.403.82
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.04
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Number Nine Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeNumber Nine OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
Ritter Communications (1) (6) (7)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Verizon (0) (5) (723)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (18) (924)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
BPS Telephone Company (0) (0) (1)View Plans
MCEC Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 36 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Number Nine residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 86.5% coverage in Number Nine.

At a national level, based on 1980 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BPS Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Number Nine?

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Number Nine, AR map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Number Nine?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. 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 Number Nine

Max Advertised Speed in Number Nine, AR


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Ritter Communications2,000 Mbps
MCEC Fiber1,000 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet25 Mbps
AT&T25 Mbps
EarthLink25 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Number Nine


Ritter Communications3.172.86
HughesNet5.002.25
Verizon4.204.00
T-Mobile Home Internet3.803.96
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeNumber Nine SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Ritter Communications (1) (6) (7)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Verizon (0) (5) (723)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (18) (924)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
BPS Telephone Company (0) (0) (1)View Plans
MCEC Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Number Nine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Number Nine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Number Nine?

Arkansas customers rate HughesNet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

HughesNet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Number Nine customers with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Number Nine, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Number Nine


Ritter Communications2.832.56
HughesNet5.002.56
T-Mobile Home Internet4.204.11
Verizon4.003.50
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeNumber Nine AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Ritter Communications (1) (6) (7)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
Verizon (0) (5) (723)View Plans
AT&T (0) (18) (924)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
BPS Telephone Company (0) (0) (1)View Plans
MCEC Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Number Nine Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Number Nine below, including the metrics used and how Number Nine compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.

Number Nine ISP Report Card: B
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Number Nine Arkansas USA
100.00% 72.95% 67.25%
1,236 Mbps 2,552 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
4.8 6.4 6.8

 

Number Nine Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
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Number Nine Arkansas USA
2.7 2.6 2.7
3% 8% 14%
99% 93% 95%
94% 85% 90%
72% 64% 75%
72% 65% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Number Nine ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Number Nine is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Number Nine is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Number Nine have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Number Nine ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of Number Nine households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Number Nine residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Number Nine?

Huffman, AR

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Yarbro, AR

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
Hickman, AR

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Cooter, MO

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Blytheville, AR

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Tyler, MO

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Holland, MO

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 7 / 100
Hermondale, MO

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 9 / 100
Gosnell, AR

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

How Much Speed does a Number Nine Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Number Nine is 2.7, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Number Nine's average household income is $128,631 which is much higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Number Nine also has 23% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Number Nine has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Number Nine households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Number Nine?

MCEC Fiber in Number Nine, AR

MCEC Fiber logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

MCEC Fiber offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, MCEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MCEC Fiber. MCEC Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from MCEC Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Number Nine?

Ritter Communications Cable in Number Nine, AR

Ritter Communications logo

Availability:

23.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Ritter Communications offers Cable service to 23.6% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 75, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city. Ritter Communications Cable is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from Ritter Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Number Nine?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Number Nine, AR.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Number Nine?

BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR

BPS Telephone Company logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

15 Mbps

BPS Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 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 5.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the city. BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from BPS Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

86.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

75.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

75.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Number Nine homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

19.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Number Nine 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, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Number Nine from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Number Nine?

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 Number Nine is HughesNet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Number Nine is HughesNet.
  • Viasat, MCEC Fiber, HughesNet, and BPS Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Number Nine, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Number Nine compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Number Nine stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Number Nine's B ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

West Van Voorhis, WV

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Counts, MS

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
Crestview, GA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
Crete, IN

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 6 / 100
Crisman, CO

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Walnut Creek, AZ

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
Ward, WV

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
Weona Junction, AR

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
West Castleton, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

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