Best Internet Providers in Poinsett County, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Poinsett County, AR
Poinsett County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Poinsett County.
Ranks compare Poinsett County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Poinsett County, AR at a Glance
Poinsett County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ritter Communications
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Cable
DSL
Empower Broadband
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Fiber
Brightspeed
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Poinsett County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Poinsett County, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Poinsett County based on 38 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 Poinsett County?
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 Poinsett County
- Ritter Communications - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Empower Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- HillBilly Wireless Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Smithville - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Ritter Communications - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Poinsett County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Poinsett County's report card score is 55th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 45th of 75.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 62.3% | 54th of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,779 Mbps | 26th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | 60th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 11th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 49th of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 57th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | Tied 37th of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 49th of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 56% | Tied 59th of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $50,722 | 50th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 21st of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 62.3% of homes in Poinsett County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Poinsett County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,722 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Poinsett County Compares to Its Neighbors
Poinsett County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Craighead County has the most homes with fiber (89.1%) and Crittenden County the fewest (24.3%); Poinsett County has 62.3%.
Map of Poinsett County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Poinsett County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County (this page) | 22,965 | 62.3% | 1,779 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 30/100 |
| Craighead County | 111,231 | 89.1% | 3,750 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Crittenden County | 48,163 | 24.3% | 2,463 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Mississippi County | 40,685 | 43.3% | 1,820 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 39/100 |
| Cross County | 16,833 | 78.3% | 3,200 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 33/100 |
| Jackson County | 16,755 | 75.8% | 3,739 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 27/100 |
Internet in Poinsett County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 12.5% of homes in Lepanto to 89.9% in Trumann; by ZIP code, from 14.9% in 72354 (Lepanto) to 90.6% in 72472 (Trumann). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Poinsett County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumann | 8,192 | 89.9% | 1,956 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 24/100 |
| Harrisburg | 5,394 | 51.1% | 1,676 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 41/100 |
| Marked Tree | 2,356 | 15.6% | 1,900 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 27/100 |
| Lepanto | 2,093 | 12.5% | 1,923 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Weiner | 1,031 | 73.2% | 1,592 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 49/100 |
| Tyronza | 966 | 24.7% | 1,591 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Shady Grove | 407 | 96.8% | 988 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Whitaker | 383 | 97.7% | 1,759 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 58/100 |
| Fisher | 335 | 83.0% | 1,468 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Tyronza Junction | 325 | 39.7% | 1,599 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 22/100 |
| Tulot | 314 | 98.4% | 1,764 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 21/100 |
| Stacy | 220 | 100.0% | 1,686 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 43/100 |
| Joyland | 195 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 22/100 |
| Waldenburg | 133 | 88.0% | 555 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 44/100 |
| Promised Land | 131 | 95.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Payneway | 87 | 100.0% | 1,678 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 35/100 |
| Deckerville | 80 | 52.5% | 571 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Maple Grove | 80 | 95.0% | 952 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 27/100 |
| Weona Junction | 80 | 92.5% | 1,865 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Whitton | 51 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 15/100 |
| Chilson | 46 | 54.4% | 1,098 Mbps | 2.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Old Weona | 33 | 90.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Poinsett County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72472 (Trumann) | 9,186 | 90.6% | 1,914 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 24/100 |
| 72432 (Harrisburg) | 6,157 | 56.9% | 1,650 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 42/100 |
| 72365 (Marked Tree) | 2,780 | 21.4% | 1,833 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 26/100 |
| 72354 (Lepanto) | 2,169 | 14.9% | 1,885 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 36/100 |
| 72386 (Tyronza) | 1,585 | 39.9% | 1,227 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 20/100 |
| 72479 (Weiner) | 1,263 | 74.2% | 1,423 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 48/100 |
| 72429 (Fisher) | 307 | 81.4% | 1,493 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 16/100 |
| 72377 (Rivervale) | 24 | 54.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | D | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Poinsett County?
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, 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 Poinsett County
| Ritter Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Smithville | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Poinsett County Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Poinsett County 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 83.6% coverage in Poinsett County.
At a national level, based on 2314 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 Poinsett County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Poinsett County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Poinsett County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Smithville | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Poinsett County
Based on data reported by Poinsett County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ritter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Poinsett County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,875 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 | Poinsett County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Smithville | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Poinsett County?
Of the providers in Poinsett County, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Poinsett County 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 Poinsett County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Poinsett County
| ISP / Tech Type | Poinsett County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Smithville | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Poinsett County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Poinsett County?
Empower Broadband Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 44.1% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Smithville Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Smithville offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Smithville Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Poinsett County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.7% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.7% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Poinsett County?
Ritter Communications Cable in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Cable service to 78.3% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Poinsett County?
Brightspeed DSL in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 35.6% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Poinsett County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ritter Communications DSL in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers DSL service to 27.6% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county. Ritter Communications DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Poinsett County from Ritter Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 14.4% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Poinsett County, AR
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 14.4% of Poinsett County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
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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 Poinsett County?
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 Poinsett County is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications. 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 Poinsett County is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, Ritter Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Poinsett County, available to 83.6% 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.