Best Internet Providers in Penrose, AR
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Penrose, AR
Penrose has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 Penrose.
Ranks compare Penrose with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Penrose, AR at a Glance
Penrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Enlightened
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Penrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Penrose, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Penrose based on 13 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 Penrose?
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 Penrose
How Penrose Compares to Places Its Size
Penrose's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Penrose | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Woodruff County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | top 32% | 82.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 974 Mbps | bottom 39% | 2,596 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 36% | 4.8 | 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 | 7% | bottom 41% | 4% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 79% | bottom 6% | 83% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 62% | bottom 3% | 72% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 30% | bottom 9% | 47% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 54% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,865 | bottom 44% | $49,396 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Penrose, against 82.0% across Woodruff County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Penrose are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,865 (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 Penrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
Enlightened Fiber in Penrose, AR
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Enlightened offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Penrose homes. Across the city, Enlightened 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 Penrose?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Penrose, AR
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Penrose homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Penrose, AR
Availability:
72.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
285 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.2% of Penrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 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 Penrose?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Penrose, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
Brightspeed DSL in Penrose, AR
Availability:
72.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 72.2% of Penrose homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Penrose by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Penrose
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Penrose
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Penrose Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Penrose that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Morton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Riverside the fewest (0.0%); Penrose has 96.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose (this page) | 205 | 96.6% | 974 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 8/100 |
| McCrory | 1,962 | 83.8% | 1,749 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Patterson | 352 | 86.7% | 1,813 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 27/100 |
| Pumpkin Bend | 288 | 65.6% | 1,041 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 18/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 216 | 98.6% | 3,385 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 28/100 |
| Hunter | 164 | 17.1% | 229 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 6/100 |
| Hillemann | 152 | 83.5% | 879 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 7/100 |
| Morton | 127 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 8/100 |
| Riverside | 101 | 0.0% | 138 Mbps | 3.2 | F | 32/100 |
| Tilton | 90 | 98.9% | 2,011 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 16/100 |
| Wiville | 59 | 13.6% | 242 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Penrose?
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, Enlightened 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 Penrose
| Enlightened | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Penrose Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Penrose 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 82.4% coverage in Penrose.
At a national level, based on 1234 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 Penrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Penrose, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Penrose
Based on data reported by Penrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Enlightened. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Penrose. 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.
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 | Penrose Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Enlightened | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Penrose?
Of the providers in Penrose, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Penrose 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 Penrose, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Penrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Enlightened | (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.
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 Penrose?
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 Penrose is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Enlightened. 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 Penrose is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Enlightened has the broadest coverage in Penrose, available to 96.6% 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.