12 Best Internet Providers in Saline County, AR
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Saline County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,186 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Saline County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Saline County has 12 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 Saline County.
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Saline County has 12 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 Saline County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Saline County, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Saline County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Saline County, AR?
Connect 2 First is the best internet provider in Saline County based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Connect 2 First had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Saline County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Connect 2 First is an option for 42.48% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Saline County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Saline County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Saline County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Connect 2 First | (1) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (3) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resort Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 58 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Connect 2 First is the best internet service provider for Saline County residents. Connect 2 First was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 92.3% coverage in Saline County.
At a national level, based on 4464 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Connect 2 First is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.62 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Saline County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Saline County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Connect 2 First. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| South Central Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Resort Cable TV | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Aristotle | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Connect 2 First | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resort Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Saline County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Saline County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,889 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Connect 2 First. This indicates Connect 2 First reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Saline County?
Arkansas customers rate Connect 2 First as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Connect 2 First received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Saline County customers with an average price rating of 2.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Saline County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Connect 2 First | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aristotle | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Resort Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Saline County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Saline County below, including the metrics used and how Saline County compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Saline County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.54% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,186 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Saline County. | 8.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 10% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 67% | 64% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 68% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Saline County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Saline County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Saline County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Saline County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Saline County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
88% of Saline County households have an internet connection despite having 99.55% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Saline County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Saline County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Saline County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Saline County is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Saline County's average household income is $82,729 which is much higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Saline County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Saline County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Saline County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
EarthLink Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,530 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 58.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,530 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Saline County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,530 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 58.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,530 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Saline County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Connect 2 First Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 42.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Connect 2 First Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 17.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,647 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Saline County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,647 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 571 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Saline County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sparklight Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect Fiber in Saline County, AR
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Saline County homes. Across the county, South Central Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
Sparklight Cable in Saline County, AR
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 72.9% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Saline County, AR
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,937 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 51.6% of Saline County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,937 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 233 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Saline County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Cable in Saline County, AR
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 5.0% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Resort Cable in Saline County, AR
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Resort Cable TV offers Cable service to 2.1% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Resort Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
EarthLink DSL in Saline County, AR
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.7% of Saline County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Saline County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Saline County, AR
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.7% of Saline County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Saline County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Saline County, AR
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Saline 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 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Saline County, AR
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Saline County, AR
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Saline County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Saline County, AR
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Saline County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Aristotle Fixed Wireless in Saline County, AR
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Aristotle offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.2% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Aristotle Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Saline 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 Saline County is Connect 2 First.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Connect 2 First may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Saline County is Connect 2 First.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Saline County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Saline County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Saline County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Saline County's B+ ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100