Best Internet Providers in Payne, AR
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Payne, AR
Payne has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Payne.
Ranks compare Payne with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Payne, AR at a Glance
Payne Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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 Payne ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Payne, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Payne 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 Payne, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Payne?
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 Payne Compares to Places Its Size
Payne's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Payne | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Union County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 29.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 627 Mbps | bottom 24% | 1,722 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 | bottom 31% | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 86% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 63% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 63% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,016 | bottom 24% | $57,707 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Payne, against 29.8% across Union County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Payne are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,016 (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 Payne
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Payne?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Payne, AR.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Payne?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Payne, AR
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Payne 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Payne, AR
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Payne homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Payne, AR
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Payne homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Payne, AR
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Payne homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Payne?
Optimum Cable in Payne, AR
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 61.0% of Payne 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 Payne?
EarthLink DSL in Payne, AR
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.7% of Payne homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Payne, AR
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.7% of Payne homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Payne by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Payne
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Payne
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Payne Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Payne that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, El Dorado has the most homes with fiber (42.4%) and Strong the fewest (0.0%); Payne has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne (this page) | 326 | 0.0% | 627 Mbps | 3 | D- | 29/100 |
| El Dorado | 26,171 | 42.4% | 2,264 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Strong | 1,342 | 0.0% | 212 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 7/100 |
| Old Union | 320 | 0.0% | 824 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 39/100 |
| New London | 239 | 0.0% | 62 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 10/100 |
| Sandy Land | 219 | 18.7% | 1,122 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Lapile | 215 | 0.0% | 197 Mbps | 4 | D- | 6/100 |
| Ritchie | 140 | 0.0% | 489 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 41/100 |
| Moro Bay | 105 | 51.4% | 600 Mbps | 2 | D | 19/100 |
| Sandy Bend | 71 | 0.0% | 307 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 12/100 |
| Gardner | 61 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 5 | D | 5/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Payne?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Optimum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Payne
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Payne Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Payne 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 61.0% coverage in Payne.
At a national level, based on 2503 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 Payne Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Payne, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Payne
Based on data reported by Payne ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Payne. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Payne?
Of the providers in Payne, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Payne 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Payne, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Payne
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne 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 | ||
| 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.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Payne?
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 Payne is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Payne is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Payne, available to 67.8% 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.