16 Best Internet Providers in White County, AR
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| White County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,524 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real White County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
White County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in White County.
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White County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in White County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in White County, AR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 White County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in White County, AR?
Connect 2 First is the best internet provider in White County based on Arkansas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Connect 2 First had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in White County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Connect 2 First is an option for 21.65% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in White County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in White County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all White County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | White County Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Ritter Communications | (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| KL Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| White County Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 60 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Connect 2 First is the best internet service provider for White County residents. Connect 2 First was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ritter Communications wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 18.8% coverage in White County.
At a national level, based on 4372 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Connect 2 First is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.62 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in White County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in White County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Connect 2 First. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural 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 White County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Ritter Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Indco | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Connect 2 First | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| G5 Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| White County Cable TV | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | 45 Mbps | ||
| KL Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in White County
| ISP / Tech Type | White County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Ritter Communications | (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| KL Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| White County Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by White County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in White County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Connect 2 First. This indicates Connect 2 First reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in White County?
Arkansas customers rate Ritter Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Ritter Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Connect 2 First is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s White County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in White County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in White County
| ISP / Tech Type | White County Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Ritter Communications | (1) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Connect 2 First | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| KL Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HillBilly Wireless Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Horton's TV and Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| G5 Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Indco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| White County Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
White County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for White County below, including the metrics used and how White County compares to the rest of Arkansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in White County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 66.52% | 72.95% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,524 Mbps | 2,552 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for White County. | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 4% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 85% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 56% | 64% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 57% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
White County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in White County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in White County is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in White County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The White County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
86% of White County households have an internet connection despite having 98.14% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of White County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to White County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a White County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in White County is 2.6, which is larger than the Arkansas average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. White County's average household income is $60,807 which is higher than the Arkansas average of $66,162 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
White County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arkansas average of 15%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Arkansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of White County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, White County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in White County?
EarthLink Fiber in White County, AR
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 24.7% of White County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,732 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in White County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in White County, AR
AT&T offers Fiber service to 24.7% of White County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,732 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in White County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Connect 2 First Fiber in White County, AR
Connect 2 First offers Fiber service to 21.7% of White County homes. Across the county, Connect 2 First Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in White County, AR
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 18.8% of White County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Indco Fiber in White County, AR
Indco offers Fiber service to 7.1% of White County homes. Across the county, Indco Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in White County, AR
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 5.1% of White County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,955 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in White County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in White County, AR
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.2% of White County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,247 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 higher than other types of internet service available in White County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in White County?
White County Cable TV Cable in White County, AR
White County Cable TV offers Cable service to 50.4% of White County homes. Across the county, White County Cable TV Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Indco Cable in White County, AR
Indco offers Cable service to 12.7% of White County homes. Across the county, Indco Cable has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Sparklight Cable in White County, AR
Sparklight offers Cable service to 12.7% of White County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in White County, AR
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.0% of White County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,298 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 61 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in White County?
EarthLink DSL in White County, AR
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.2% of White County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 34 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 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in White County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in White County, AR
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.2% of White County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 34 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 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in White County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in White County, AR
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 29.8% of White County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 50 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in White County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in White County, AR
Windstream offers DSL service to 9.0% of White County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 102 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 83, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in White County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in White County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of White County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of White County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of White County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of White County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
HillBilly Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.1% of White County homes. Across the county, HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
G5 Internet Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
G5 Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.0% of White County homes. Across the county, G5 Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
Horton's TV and Electronics offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.8% of White County homes. Across the county, Horton's TV and Electronics Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.4% of White County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
KL Broadband Fixed Wireless in White County, AR
KL Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of White County homes. Across the county, KL Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in White County?
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 White County is Connect 2 First.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ritter Communications and Farmers Rural Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Connect 2 First may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in White County is Ritter Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in White County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does White County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how White County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to White County's B ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
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