Best Internet Providers in Pastoria, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pastoria, AR
Pastoria has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Pastoria.
Ranks compare Pastoria with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pastoria, AR at a Glance
Pastoria Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Pastoria ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pastoria, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pastoria 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 Pastoria, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pastoria?
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 Pastoria
How Pastoria Compares to Places Its Size
Pastoria's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Pastoria | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jefferson County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.4% | top 43% | 52.6% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,466 Mbps | top 8% | 2,606 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 12% | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 7% | 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 | 93% | top 15% | 83% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 10% | 55% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 61% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,914 | top 13% | $52,937 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 86.4% of homes in Pastoria, against 52.6% across Jefferson County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Pastoria are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,914 (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 Pastoria
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pastoria?
Ritter Communications Fiber in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 86.4% of Pastoria 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 Pastoria?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Pastoria 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 Pastoria, AR
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pastoria?
Optimum Cable in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 86.4% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pastoria?
EarthLink DSL in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.4% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Pastoria, AR
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.4% of Pastoria homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Pastoria by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pastoria
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pastoria
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pastoria Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pastoria that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Jefferson has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Pine Bluff the fewest (38.5%); Pastoria has 86.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoria (this page) | 154 | 86.4% | 4,466 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Pine Bluff | 42,990 | 38.5% | 1,891 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 36/100 |
| White Hall | 14,797 | 75.7% | 4,069 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 48/100 |
| 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 |
| Center Grove | 921 | 100.0% | 1,757 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 69/100 |
| Prague | 614 | 91.2% | 2,933 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Orion | 523 | 32.7% | 1,141 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Sherrill | 275 | 63.3% | 2,302 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 10/100 |
| Wright | 171 | 21.6% | 1,145 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Tucker | 127 | 62.2% | 656 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 6/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pastoria?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. 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 Pastoria
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pastoria Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pastoria residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 86.4% coverage in Pastoria.
At a national level, based on 2510 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 Pastoria Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pastoria, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pastoria Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pastoria
Based on data reported by Pastoria ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pastoria. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pastoria Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pastoria?
Of the providers in Pastoria, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pastoria 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pastoria, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pastoria
| ISP / Tech Type | Pastoria Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pastoria?
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 Pastoria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pastoria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pastoria, available to 96.8% 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.