Best Internet Providers in Yell County, AR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Yell County, AR
Yell County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Yell County.
Ranks compare Yell County with the 75 Arkansas counties.
The Best Internet in Yell County, AR at a Glance
Yell County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Arkwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Yell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Yell County, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Yell County based on 47 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 Yell County?
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 Yell County
- Arkwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wave Rural Connect - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Magazine Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
How Yell County Compares to the Rest of Arkansas
Yell County's report card score is tied 58th of 75 and its connectivity index is tied 33rd of 75.
| Measure | Yell County | Rank among Arkansas counties | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 71.8% | 42nd of 75 | 74.6% | 71.5% | Van Buren County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,504 Mbps | 36th of 75 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sebastian County (5,191 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | 68th of 75 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Saline County (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 75 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Benton County and Sevier County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 22nd of 75 | 9% | 15% | Lee County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 47th of 75 | 94% | 96% | Benton County and Faulkner County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 43rd of 75 | 87% | 91% | Benton County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 16th of 75 | 67% | 76% | Faulkner County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | Tied 49th of 75 | 71% | 81% | Benton County and Faulkner County (83%) |
| Median household income | $59,927 | 19th of 75 | $67,831 | $93,246 | Benton County ($102,099) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 46th of 75 | 15% | 16% | Clark County (26%) |
Fiber reaches 71.8% of homes in Yell County, against 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Yell County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,927 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Yell County Compares to Its Neighbors
Yell County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Perry County has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Conway County the fewest (49.7%); Yell County has 71.8%.
Map of Yell County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Yell County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yell County (this page) | 20,263 | 71.8% | 1,504 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 35/100 |
| Garland County | 100,180 | 63.2% | 2,603 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Pope County | 63,381 | 69.5% | 2,487 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 44/100 |
| Logan County | 21,131 | 97.7% | 1,164 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Conway County | 20,715 | 49.7% | 1,844 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Perry County | 10,019 | 99.1% | 1,724 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 36/100 |
| Scott County | 9,836 | 94.8% | 1,360 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Montgomery County | 8,484 | 49.8% | 914 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 19/100 |
Internet in Yell County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 57.3% of homes in Dardanelle to 99.5% in Belleville; by ZIP code, from 51.2% in 72834 (Dardanelle) to 99.6% in 72824 (Belleville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Yell County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 8,972 | 57.3% | 1,250 Mbps | 5 | C | 35/100 |
| Danville | 3,170 | 91.4% | 1,843 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 40/100 |
| Ola | 1,832 | 99.4% | 1,997 Mbps | 2.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Belleville | 1,208 | 99.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B- | 56/100 |
| Havana | 952 | 99.0% | 1,965 Mbps | 1.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Plainview | 870 | 91.0% | 1,962 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 19/100 |
| Mount George | 600 | 41.3% | 906 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 11/100 |
| North Dardanelle | 512 | 0.0% | 275 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 17/100 |
| Old Neely | 468 | 59.6% | 1,309 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Rover | 359 | 99.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Mosley | 236 | 0.0% | 88 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 46/100 |
| Corinth | 203 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | B- | 57/100 |
| 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 |
| Gravelly | 184 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Waveland | 174 | 97.1% | 1,472 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Briggsville | 160 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Cotton Town | 133 | 6.0% | 143 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 12/100 |
| Bluffton | 130 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Galla Rock | 82 | 26.8% | 574 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Chickalah | 68 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.4 | B- | 62/100 |
ZIP codes in Yell County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72834 (Dardanelle) | 10,381 | 51.2% | 1,140 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 33/100 |
| 72833 (Danville) | 3,762 | 84.2% | 1,706 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 36/100 |
| 72853 (Ola) | 1,892 | 99.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | B- | 27/100 |
| 72824 (Belleville) | 1,633 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B- | 53/100 |
| 72842 (Havana) | 1,246 | 99.2% | 1,922 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 51/100 |
| 72857 (Plainview) | 1,086 | 90.0% | 1,761 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 21/100 |
| 72860 (Rover) | 306 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C+ | 24/100 |
| 72827 (Bluffton) | 154 | 96.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 23/100 |
| 72838 (Gravelly) | 119 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| 72828 (Briggsville) | 114 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| 72826 (Blue Mountain) | 74 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Yell County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. 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 Yell County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Arkwest Communications | 2,000 |
| Wave Rural Connect | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Magazine Telephone Company | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Yell County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Yell County 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 81.3% coverage in Yell County.
At a national level, based on 2585 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 Yell County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Yell County, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Yell County 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Yell County
Based on data reported by Yell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Arkwest Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Yell County. 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Yell County Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Yell County?
Of the providers in Yell County, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Yell County 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. 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 Yell County, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Yell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Yell County 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Magazine Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arkwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Yell County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yell County?
Arkwest Communications Fiber in Yell County, AR
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Arkwest Communications offers Fiber service to 45.1% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Arkwest Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Yell County, AR
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Yell County, AR
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Yell County homes. Across the county, 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 Yell County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Yell County, AR
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.3% of Yell 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 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Yell County, AR
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Yell County, AR
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Yell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Yell County, AR
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Yell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Yell County, AR
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yell County?
Optimum Cable in Yell County, AR
Availability:
25.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 25.4% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Yell County?
Brightspeed DSL in Yell County, AR
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 41.9% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 54 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Yell County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Magazine Telephone Company DSL in Yell County, AR
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Magazine Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.4% of Yell County homes. Across the county, Magazine Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
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. ...
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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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Yell 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 Yell County is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Arkwest Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Yell County is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Yell County, available to 81.3% 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.