Best Internet Providers in Walnut, AR
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Walnut, AR
Walnut has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Walnut.
Ranks compare Walnut with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Walnut, AR at a Glance
Walnut Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ritter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Walnut ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walnut, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Walnut based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wave Rural Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Walnut, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 71.57% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Walnut?
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 Walnut
How Walnut Compares to Places Its Size
Walnut's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.
| Measure | Walnut | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Newton County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.6% | bottom 50% | 7.6% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 723 Mbps | bottom 26% | 169 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.4 | bottom 20% | 2.1 | 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% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 15% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 83% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 61% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 69% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,756 | bottom 12% | $53,514 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 8% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 71.6% of homes in Walnut, against 7.6% across Newton County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Walnut are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,756 (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 Walnut
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walnut?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Walnut, AR
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 71.6% of Walnut homes. Across the city, Wave Rural 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 Walnut?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Walnut, AR
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Walnut homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Walnut?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Walnut, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walnut?
Ritter Communications DSL in Walnut, AR
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Walnut homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Walnut by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Walnut
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Walnut
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Walnut Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Walnut that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Red Star has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Murray the fewest (0.0%); Walnut has 71.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut (this page) | 102 | 71.6% | 723 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Deer | 485 | 1.0% | 46 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 35/100 |
| Parthenon | 389 | 0.0% | 61 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 25/100 |
| Wayton | 215 | 0.0% | 64 Mbps | 2 | F | 24/100 |
| Ponca | 167 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 37/100 |
| Murray | 151 | 0.0% | 20 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 43/100 |
| Dillen | 98 | 98.0% | 980 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 30/100 |
| Salus | 78 | 83.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Red Star | 65 | 98.5% | 2,242 Mbps | 1.1 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Limestone | 64 | 67.2% | 680 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 34/100 |
| Fallsville | 52 | 94.2% | 943 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walnut?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Wave Rural Connect.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Walnut
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Ritter Communications | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Walnut Internet Providers
Based on 17 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Walnut residents. Wave Rural Connect was rated at an average of 4.83 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 71.6% coverage in Walnut.
At a national level, based on 355 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wave Rural Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Walnut Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Walnut, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walnut Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect |  (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) |  (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walnut
Based on data reported by Walnut ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wave Rural Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Walnut. 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 Wave Rural Connect. This indicates Wave Rural Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walnut Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walnut?
Of the providers in Walnut, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Walnut 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.
Wave Rural Connect 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 Walnut, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Walnut
| ISP / Tech Type | Walnut Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (6) | (7) | 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 Walnut?
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 Walnut is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wave Rural Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wave Rural Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Walnut is Wave Rural Connect.
- Viasat, Ritter Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Walnut, 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.