Best Internet Providers in Texarkana, AR
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Texarkana, AR
Texarkana has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Texarkana.
Ranks compare Texarkana with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Texarkana, AR at a Glance
Texarkana Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Texarkana ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Texarkana, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Texarkana 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 Texarkana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Texarkana Compares to Places Its Size
Texarkana's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | Texarkana | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Miller County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.5% | top 21% | 97.1% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,091 Mbps | bottom 28% | 1,889 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 36% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 5% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 9% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 4% | 83% | 87% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 10% | 66% | 67% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 4% | 62% | 71% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $50,647 | bottom 4% | $53,421 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 13% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 96.5% of homes in Texarkana, against 97.1% across Miller County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Texarkana 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 $50,647 (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 Texarkana
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
Windstream Fiber in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,958 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 73.3% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,958 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Texarkana from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 55.0% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
232 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 232 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
Sparklight Cable in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 96.3% of Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
Windstream DSL in Texarkana, AR
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 66.5% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Texarkana from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Texarkana by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Texarkana has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Texarkana
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Texarkana
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71854 | 35,808 | 96.7% | 2,055 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 39/100 |
How Texarkana Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Texarkana that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 6 of them in Texas. Among them, Fouke has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Wake Village, TX the fewest (69.7%); Texarkana has 96.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana (this page) | 33,750 | 96.5% | 2,091 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Texarkana, TX | 54,306 | 84.2% | 2,095 Mbps | 6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Fouke | 5,305 | 99.7% | 1,185 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 54/100 |
| Wake Village, TX | 5,235 | 69.7% | 1,694 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Nash, TX | 4,281 | 90.8% | 1,871 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Red Lick, TX | 946 | 68.1% | 1,012 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Leary, TX | 775 | 53.2% | 1,282 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Genoa | 642 | 97.8% | 1,030 Mbps | 2 | C | 68/100 |
| Ogden | 452 | 95.1% | 966 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 5/100 |
| Victory City, TX | 339 | 72.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Homan | 118 | 100.0% | 1,271 Mbps | 4 | B- | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Texarkana. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Texarkana Internet Providers
Based on 39 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Texarkana 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 88.6% coverage in Texarkana.
At a national level, based on 2412 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 Texarkana Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Texarkana, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Texarkana 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Texarkana
Based on data reported by Texarkana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Texarkana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,564 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 | Texarkana Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Texarkana?
Of the providers in Texarkana, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Texarkana 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 Texarkana, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Texarkana
| ISP / Tech Type | Texarkana Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (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 Texarkana?
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 Texarkana 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 Texarkana is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Texarkana, available to 96.3% 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.