Best Internet Providers in Oakland, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oakland, AR
Oakland has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Oakland.
Ranks compare Oakland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oakland, AR at a Glance
Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NEXT by NAEC
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
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DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
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 Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakland, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Oakland based on 29 Arkansas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oakland?
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.
How Oakland Compares to Places Its Size
Oakland's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Oakland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Marion County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.0% | top 29% | 77.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,513 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 32% | 4.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 88% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 41% | 60% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 69% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $37,708 | bottom 4% | $48,975 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.0% of homes in Oakland, against 77.8% across Marion County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $37,708 (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 Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Oakland, AR
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 98.0% of Oakland homes. Across the city, NEXT by NAEC 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 Oakland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AR
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Oakland 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AR
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
109 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 109 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Optimum Cable in Oakland, AR
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 3.0% of Oakland 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 Oakland?
Brightspeed DSL in Oakland, AR
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 83.2% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 10, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Natco DSL in Oakland, AR
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Natco offers DSL service to 3.1% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Natco DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Oakland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oakland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oakland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Oakland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72661 | 533 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 36/100 |
How Oakland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oakland that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 5 of them in Missouri. Among them, Midway has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Bull Shoals the fewest (98.8%); Oakland has 98.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (this page) | 708 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Bull Shoals | 2,124 | 98.8% | 2,480 Mbps | 4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Lakeview | 1,987 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Midway | 1,281 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Peel | 608 | 66.3% | 1,707 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 25/100 |
| Three Brothers | 558 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 17/100 |
| Isabella, MO | 384 | 96.3% | 2,442 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 24/100 |
| Ocie, MO | 381 | 84.8% | 2,136 Mbps | 5 | B- | 20/100 |
| Sundown, MO | 367 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 22/100 |
| Pontiac, MO | 283 | 89.4% | 2,302 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Mammoth, MO | 259 | 85.7% | 2,264 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from NEXT by NAEC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Oakland
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Natco | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Oakland residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.5% coverage in Oakland.
At a national level, based on 1522 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 Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oakland, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakland
Based on data reported by Oakland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEXT by NAEC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Oakland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 NEXT by NAEC. This indicates NEXT by NAEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Of the providers in Oakland, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oakland 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. NEXT by NAEC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oakland, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Natco | (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.
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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 Oakland?
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 Oakland is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NEXT by NAEC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Oakland is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, NEXT by NAEC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oakland, available to 98.0% 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.