Best Internet Providers in Waveland, AR
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waveland, AR
Waveland has 5 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 Waveland.
Ranks compare Waveland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waveland, AR at a Glance
Waveland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wave Rural Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Magazine Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Arkwest Communications
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 Waveland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waveland, AR?
Wave Rural Connect is the best internet provider in Waveland 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 Waveland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wave Rural Connect is an option for 97.13% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waveland?
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 Waveland Compares to Places Its Size
Waveland's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Waveland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Yell County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | top 31% | 71.8% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,472 Mbps | top 28% | 1,504 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 3.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 81% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 63% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 18% | 59% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,570 | bottom 20% | $59,927 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Waveland, against 71.8% across Yell County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Waveland are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,570 (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 Waveland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waveland?
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Waveland, AR
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 97.1% of Waveland 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
Arkwest Communications Fiber in Waveland, AR
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Arkwest Communications offers Fiber service to 50.0% of Waveland homes. Across the city, Arkwest Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waveland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waveland, AR
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Waveland 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 Waveland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Waveland, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waveland?
Magazine Telephone Company DSL in Waveland, AR
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Magazine Telephone Company offers DSL service to 93.7% of Waveland homes. Across the city, Magazine Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Waveland, AR
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.9% of Waveland homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Waveland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waveland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waveland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Waveland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waveland that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Magazine has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Paris the fewest (98.1%); Waveland has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland (this page) | 174 | 97.1% | 1,472 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Paris | 5,133 | 98.1% | 1,756 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 27/100 |
| Magazine | 1,831 | 99.0% | 840 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Havana | 952 | 99.0% | 1,965 Mbps | 1.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Driggs | 359 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Sugar Grove | 334 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 44/100 |
| Blue Mountain | 201 | 100.0% | 1,219 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 49/100 |
| Marvinville | 193 | 100.0% | 1,953 Mbps | 2.5 | B- | 45/100 |
| Corley | 137 | 100.0% | 1,051 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Blue Ball | 90 | 10.0% | 290 Mbps | 1 | D- | 11/100 |
| Chickalah | 68 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.4 | B- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waveland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wave Rural Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Arkwest Communications 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 Waveland
| Arkwest Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Magazine Telephone Company | 10 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Waveland Internet Providers
Based on 14 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Wave Rural Connect is the best internet service provider for Waveland 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 93.7% coverage in Waveland.
At a national level, based on 424 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 Waveland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waveland, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waveland Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waveland
Based on data reported by Waveland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Arkwest Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Waveland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 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 | Waveland Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waveland?
Of the providers in Waveland, customers rate Wave Rural Connect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waveland 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 Waveland, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waveland
| ISP / Tech Type | Waveland Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (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.
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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 Waveland?
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 Waveland is Wave Rural Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Arkwest Communications. 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 Waveland is Wave Rural Connect.
- Wave Rural Connect, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waveland, available to 97.1% 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.