Best Internet Providers in Russell, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Russell, AR
Russell 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 Russell.
Ranks compare Russell with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Russell, AR at a Glance
Russell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
HillBilly Wireless Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Russell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russell, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Russell based on 32 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.
or call 1-888-787-8580
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Russell?
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 Russell
How Russell Compares to Places Its Size
Russell's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Russell | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | White County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 38.9% | bottom 37% | 74.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 950 Mbps | bottom 37% | 2,794 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 20% | 7.6 | 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 | 8% | bottom 48% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 88% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | bottom 34% | 59% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 56% | bottom 13% | 67% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,520 | bottom 16% | $60,993 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 16% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 38.9% of homes in Russell, against 74.8% across White County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Russell are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,520 (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 Russell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
Brightspeed Fiber in Russell, AR
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 38.9% of Russell homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell, AR
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Russell homes. Across the city, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell, AR
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Russell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Russell, AR
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Russell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 291 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Russell, AR
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Russell homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Russell, AR
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Russell homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Russell, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
Brightspeed DSL in Russell, AR
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 87.9% of Russell homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 61 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Russell from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Russell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Russell has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Russell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Russell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72139 | 186 | 34.4% | 874 Mbps | 6 | C- | 30/100 |
How Russell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Russell that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Judsonia has the most homes with fiber (91.1%) and Bradford the fewest (26.9%); Russell has 38.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell (this page) | 321 | 38.9% | 950 Mbps | 6 | C | 30/100 |
| Judsonia | 6,857 | 91.1% | 2,422 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Bald Knob | 4,619 | 77.1% | 3,047 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 25/100 |
| Bradford | 2,500 | 26.9% | 1,509 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 24/100 |
| Velvet Ridge | 577 | 39.7% | 961 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 31/100 |
| Twentythree | 416 | 97.8% | 1,767 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Providence | 415 | 96.9% | 1,562 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Liberty Valley | 142 | 0.0% | 139 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 24/100 |
| Worden | 67 | 0.0% | 118 Mbps | 4 | D- | 27/100 |
| Fitzhugh | 62 | 29.0% | 1,530 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 27/100 |
| Rio Vista | 43 | 0.0% | 214 Mbps | 4 | D- | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russell?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Brightspeed.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Russell
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Russell. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Russell Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Russell 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 97.2% coverage in Russell.
At a national level, based on 2300 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 Russell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Russell, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Russell
Based on data reported by Russell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Russell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 867 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Russell?
Of the providers in Russell, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russell 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 Russell, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Russell
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless 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.
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
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Russell?
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 Russell is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Russell is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and HillBilly Wireless Internet has the broadest coverage in Russell, available to 98.4% 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.