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Best Internet Providers in Rudd, AR

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Rudd has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Rudd.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber14.7%Carroll County 37.3%bottom 29%
Average top speed435 MbpsCarroll County 1,295 Mbpsbottom 18%
Providers64.8 at a typical addresstop 38%
Homes with internet79%Carroll County 87%bottom 23%
ISP Report CardD+score 25 of 100bottom 28%
Connectivity index37/100Carroll County 40/100bottom 45%

Ranks compare Rudd with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Rudd, AR at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Rudd ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestWindstreamUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 76.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Rudd Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

90.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

14.7%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

76.0%

133 Mbps

200 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Fixed Wireless

50.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

50.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

76.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

76.0%

50 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

65.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

65.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

50.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

HBE Internet

HBE Internet logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rudd.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rudd residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

50.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Rudd residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Rudd ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rudd, AR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rudd 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 Rudd, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.00% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rudd?

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.

Rudd, AR map of internet availability

How Rudd Compares to Places Its Size

Rudd's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.

D+score 25 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 28%
37/100Carroll County 40/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 45%
Measure Rudd Rank among US places under 1,000 people Carroll County Arkansas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 14.7% bottom 29% 37.3% 74.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 435 Mbps bottom 18% 1,295 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.8 top 38% 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 2.9 top 11% 2.7 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 5% bottom 27% 12% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 88% bottom 24% 93% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 79% bottom 23% 87% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 57% bottom 50% 49% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 68% bottom 38% 70% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $55,333 bottom 23% $56,465 $67,831 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 8% bottom 22% 13% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 14.7% of homes in Rudd, against 37.3% across Carroll County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Rudd are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,333 (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 Rudd

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rudd?

Windstream Fiber in Rudd, AR

Windstream logo

Availability:

14.7%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Rudd homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rudd from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rudd?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

76.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Rudd homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

Verizon logo

Availability:

65.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Rudd homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

EarthLink logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Rudd homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

AT&T logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Rudd homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

HBE Internet Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

HBE Internet logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

HBE Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Rudd homes. Across the city, HBE Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. HBE Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from HBE Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Rudd, AR

Windstream logo

Availability:

50.7%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Rudd homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rudd from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rudd?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rudd, AR.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rudd?

Windstream DSL in Rudd, AR

Windstream logo

Availability:

76.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

133 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 76.0% of Rudd homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 133 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rudd from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Rudd by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Rudd

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Rudd

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Rudd Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Rudd that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Berryville has the most homes with fiber (71.6%) and Green Forest the fewest (59.9%); Rudd has 14.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Rudd (this page)75 14.7%435 Mbps4.8D+37/100
Berryville8,279 71.6%1,656 Mbps6.6B-44/100
Green Forest6,164 59.9%1,418 Mbps7.1B-34/100
Carrollton787 3.2%287 Mbps4.8D33/100
Rule446 11.0%1,078 Mbps5.7C-29/100
Purdy435 100.0%1,000 Mbps4C+32/100
Marble304 100.0%1,000 Mbps5.4B-28/100
Dryfork301 89.4%1,161 Mbps4.9C+33/100
Metalton270 77.8%795 Mbps4.4C-31/100
Osage200 0.0%99 Mbps2.2F38/100
Gobbler55 94.5%948 Mbps4.1C35/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rudd?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Rudd

Max Advertised Speed in Rudd, AR
Windstream2,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
Verizon25
AT&T25
EarthLink25
HBE Internet25

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Customer Ratings for Rudd Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rudd residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 65.3% coverage in Rudd.

At a national level, based on 2323 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 Rudd Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rudd, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeRudd OverallArkansas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HBE InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rudd

Based on data reported by Rudd ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rudd. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 435 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeRudd SpeedArkansas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HBE InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rudd?

Of the providers in Rudd, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rudd 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 Rudd, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Rudd

ISP / Tech TypeRudd AffordabilityArkansas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HBE InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas

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Kenneth W.

Petit Jean Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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. ...

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 12, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sara Bordbar

Dobson Fiber

4 of 5 stars October 10, 2026

Excellent costumer service. Great price.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

ISPReports User

Dobson Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 07, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rudd?

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 Rudd is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Rudd is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rudd, available to 90.7% 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.