Best Internet Providers in Smithton, AR
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smithton, AR
Smithton has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Smithton.
Ranks compare Smithton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Smithton, AR at a Glance
Smithton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
South Central Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Smithton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smithton, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Smithton 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 Smithton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Smithton?
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 Smithton
- South Central Connect - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Martek Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Smithton Compares to Places Its Size
Smithton's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Smithton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clark County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 75.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,383 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.2 | top 49% | 5.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 7% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 20% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 69% | bottom 7% | 86% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 20% | 66% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 74% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,389 | bottom 15% | $55,920 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 26% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Smithton, against 75.0% across Clark County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Smithton are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,389 (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 Smithton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smithton?
South Central Connect Fiber in Smithton, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Central Connect offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Smithton homes. Across the city, South Central Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smithton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smithton, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Smithton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 Smithton, AR
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
216 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Smithton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 216 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Martek Wireless Fixed Wireless in Smithton, AR
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Martek Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.4% of Smithton homes. Across the city, Martek Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Smithton, AR
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Smithton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Smithton, AR
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Smithton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smithton?
Optimum Cable in Smithton, AR
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 23.8% of Smithton 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 Smithton?
EarthLink DSL in Smithton, AR
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 5.0% of Smithton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Smithton, AR
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 5.0% of Smithton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Smithton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Smithton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Smithton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Smithton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Smithton that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Richwood has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sycamore the fewest (89.0%); Smithton has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithton (this page) | 261 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 19/100 |
| Gurdon | 2,669 | 99.4% | 999 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 17/100 |
| Okolona | 580 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Sycamore | 181 | 89.0% | 894 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 22/100 |
| Red Springs | 148 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Gum Springs | 143 | 97.2% | 980 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Curtis | 142 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Whelen Springs | 130 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 19/100 |
| Hollywood | 119 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 36/100 |
| Beirne | 106 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Richwood | 40 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smithton?
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, South Central Connect 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 Smithton
| South Central Connect | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Martek Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Smithton Internet Providers
Based on 40 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Smithton 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 91.6% coverage in Smithton.
At a national level, based on 2508 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 Smithton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smithton, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithton Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Martek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smithton
Based on data reported by Smithton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through South Central Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Smithton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 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 Type | Smithton Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Martek Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smithton?
Of the providers in Smithton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Smithton 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 Smithton, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smithton
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithton Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| South Central Connect | (0) | (2) | (5) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Martek Wireless | (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.
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Dobson Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Smithton?
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 Smithton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be South Central Connect. 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 Smithton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, South Central Connect, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smithton, available to 100.0% 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.