7 Best Internet Providers in Number Nine, AR
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| Number Nine ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,236 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Number Nine Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Number Nine Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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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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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Ritter Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| MCEC Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| BPS Telephone Company | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Number Nine
| ISP / Tech Type | Number Nine Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Number Nine Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| 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.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Number Nine that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,236 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Number Nine. | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 3% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 99% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 64% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 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?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 7 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 9 / 100
- 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 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Number Nine?
Ritter Communications Cable in Number Nine, AR
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
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 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR
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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR
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
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Number Nine, AR
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
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.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 6 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
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