Best Internet Providers in Stuart, AR
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stuart, AR
Stuart has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Stuart.
Ranks compare Stuart with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stuart, AR at a Glance
Stuart Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
NEXT by NAEC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Stuart ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stuart, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Stuart based on 22 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 Stuart?
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.
How Stuart Compares to Places Its Size
Stuart's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Stuart | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sharp County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.6% | top 47% | 69.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,018 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 36% | 4.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 20% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 61% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 68% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $42,898 | bottom 8% | $50,660 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 79.6% of homes in Stuart, against 69.0% across Sharp County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Stuart are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,898 (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 Stuart
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stuart?
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Stuart, AR
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Stuart homes. Across the city, NEXT by NAEC 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 Stuart?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stuart, AR
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Stuart homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stuart, AR
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.6% of Stuart homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stuart?
Sparklight Cable in Stuart, AR
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 29.2% of Stuart homes. Across the city, Sparklight 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 Stuart?
Brightspeed DSL in Stuart, AR
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.2% of Stuart homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Stuart by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stuart
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Stuart
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Stuart Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stuart that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Williford has the most homes with fiber (96.5%) and Cherokee Village the fewest (16.7%); Stuart has 79.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart (this page) | 250 | 79.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 31/100 |
| Cherokee Village | 4,707 | 16.7% | 983 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Ash Flat | 2,476 | 93.4% | 966 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Hardy | 1,655 | 62.9% | 1,177 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Williford | 1,217 | 96.5% | 988 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Highland | 948 | 38.1% | 974 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Woodland Hills | 531 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Saddle | 205 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Ballard | 187 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Ozark Acres | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Dennison Heights | 115 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stuart?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by NEXT by NAEC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight 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 Stuart
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Stuart Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Stuart 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 80.8% coverage in Stuart.
At a national level, based on 1325 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 Stuart Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stuart, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stuart Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (0) | (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC |  (1) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stuart
Based on data reported by Stuart ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stuart. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NEXT by NAEC. This indicates NEXT by NAEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stuart Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (1) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stuart?
Of the providers in Stuart, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stuart 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. NEXT by NAEC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Stuart, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stuart
| ISP / Tech Type | Stuart Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT by NAEC | (1) | (7) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stuart?
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 Stuart is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be NEXT by NAEC and Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NEXT by NAEC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Stuart is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Stuart, available to 89.2% 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.