Best Internet Providers in Orion, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Orion, AR
Orion has 9 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 Orion.
Ranks compare Orion with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Orion, AR at a Glance
Orion Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Orion ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Orion, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Orion based on 42 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 Orion?
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 Orion
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aristotle - fixed wireless coverage map
How Orion Compares to Places Its Size
Orion's report card score is in the bottom 34% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Orion | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Grant County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 32.7% | bottom 35% | 96.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,141 Mbps | top 34% | 1,827 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 39% | 4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 10% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 90% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 63% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 71% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,657 | bottom 22% | $72,119 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 32.7% of homes in Orion, against 96.0% across Grant County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Orion are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,657 (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 Orion
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Orion?
Windstream Fiber in Orion, AR
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Orion homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Orion, AR
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Orion homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications 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 Orion?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Orion, AR
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Orion homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Orion, AR
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
271 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Orion homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 271 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Orion, AR
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.9% of Orion 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 Orion, AR
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.9% of Orion homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Aristotle Fixed Wireless in Orion, AR
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Aristotle offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Orion homes. Across the city, Aristotle Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Orion?
Sparklight Cable in Orion, AR
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 5.9% of Orion homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Orion?
Brightspeed DSL in Orion, AR
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 69.6% of Orion homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Orion by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Orion
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Orion
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Orion Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Orion that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Jefferson has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Wrightsville the fewest (14.3%); Orion has 32.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion (this page) | 523 | 32.7% | 1,141 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Hensley | 6,762 | 68.6% | 2,959 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 49/100 |
| Redfield | 2,410 | 94.5% | 4,505 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 39/100 |
| Jefferson | 1,783 | 98.1% | 4,939 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Wrightsville | 1,609 | 14.3% | 1,023 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 53/100 |
| Center Grove | 921 | 100.0% | 1,757 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 69/100 |
| Woodson | 460 | 26.3% | 1,504 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Sardis | 436 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 51/100 |
| Vimy Ridge | 337 | 100.0% | 2,163 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 54/100 |
| Wright | 171 | 21.6% | 1,145 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Estes | 70 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orion?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Orion
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Aristotle | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Orion Internet Providers
Based on 42 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Orion 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 95.4% coverage in Orion.
At a national level, based on 2488 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 Orion Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Orion, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orion Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orion
Based on data reported by Orion ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Orion. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 271 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orion Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orion?
Of the providers in Orion, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Orion 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Orion, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Orion
| ISP / Tech Type | Orion Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (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. ...
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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 Orion?
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 Orion is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Orion is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Orion, available to 95.4% 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.