Best Internet Providers in Pottsville, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pottsville, AR
Pottsville has 8 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 Pottsville.
Ranks compare Pottsville with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pottsville, AR at a Glance
Pottsville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
TCW
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Pottsville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pottsville, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Pottsville based on 41 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 Pottsville?
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 Pottsville
- TCW - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Cowboy Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pottsville Compares to Places Its Size
Pottsville's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 48%.
| Measure | Pottsville | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Pope County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.3% | top 49% | 69.5% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,658 Mbps | top 45% | 2,487 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 17% | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 6% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 85% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 68% | 67% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 70% | 71% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,618 | bottom 38% | $60,846 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 17% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 78.3% of homes in Pottsville, against 69.5% across Pope County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Pottsville 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 $67,618 (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 Pottsville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
TCW Fiber in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas offers Fiber service to 77.4% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, TCW Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,016 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,016 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Pottsville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Cowboy Internet Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cowboy Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Cowboy Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
Optimum Cable in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 80.5% of Pottsville 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 Pottsville?
Brightspeed DSL in Pottsville, AR
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.2% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 66 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pottsville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Pottsville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pottsville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pottsville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Pottsville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72858 | 3,527 | 76.1% | 1,622 Mbps | 7 | B- | 45/100 |
How Pottsville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pottsville that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Russellville has the most homes with fiber (78.5%) and Atkins the fewest (52.7%); Pottsville has 78.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville (this page) | 4,207 | 78.3% | 1,658 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 46/100 |
| Russellville | 37,656 | 78.5% | 2,967 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 51/100 |
| Dardanelle | 8,972 | 57.3% | 1,250 Mbps | 5 | C | 35/100 |
| Atkins | 6,697 | 52.7% | 1,503 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 47/100 |
| North Dardanelle | 512 | 0.0% | 275 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 17/100 |
| Old Neely | 468 | 59.6% | 1,309 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Worthen | 299 | 0.0% | 481 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Cotton Town | 133 | 6.0% | 143 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 12/100 |
| Pontoon | 123 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 29/100 |
| Galla Rock | 82 | 26.8% | 574 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Fowler | 68 | 36.8% | 925 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pottsville?
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, The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas 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 Pottsville
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | 2,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cowboy Internet Services | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pottsville Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Pottsville 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 97.8% coverage in Pottsville.
At a national level, based on 2580 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 Pottsville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pottsville, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pottsville 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pottsville
Based on data reported by Pottsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Pottsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Pottsville Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pottsville?
Of the providers in Pottsville, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pottsville 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 Pottsville, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pottsville
| ISP / Tech Type | Pottsville 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TCW | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cowboy Internet | (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.
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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 Pottsville?
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 Pottsville is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas. 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 Pottsville is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Pottsville, available to 99.2% 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.