FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Arkansas Internet Overview
878 Mbps avg · 614 ZIP codes · 97% fiber · 75 counties
878
Avg Mbps
97%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
614
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
24
B
20
C
18
D
10
F
3
Best Broadband Counties in Arkansas
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Miller | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Greene | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Washington | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Crawford | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Baxter | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Sebastian | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Pike | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Van Buren | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Poinsett | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Craighead | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Yell | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Pulaski | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Clark | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Boone | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
Slowest Counties in Arkansas
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | F | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Monroe | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Lincoln | F | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Prairie | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Scott | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Logan | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Woodruff | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Lee | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Arkansas | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Little River | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Howard | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Nevada | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| Newton | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| St. Francis | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Stone | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
All 75 Counties in Arkansas
ACalhoun
AMiller
AGreene
AWashington
ACrawford
ABaxter
ASebastian
APike
AVan Buren
APoinsett
ACraighead
AYell
APulaski
AClark
ABoone
ALawrence
AFulton
AFaulkner
AMadison
ACleveland
AIzard
ABenton
ABradley
ADallas
BRandolph
BSharp
BOuachita
BIndependence
BMarion
BHot Spring
BLonoke
BGrant
BMississippi
BSevier
BPerry
BSaline
BAshley
BCarroll
BHempstead
BMontgomery
BGarland
BSearcy
BWhite
BPope
CCrittenden
CColumbia
CPhillips
CClay
CCleburne
CJackson
CFranklin
CUnion
CJefferson
CDesha
CPolk
CCross
CDrew
CConway
CJohnson
CChicot
CStone
CSt. Francis
DNevada
DNewton
DHoward
DLittle River
DArkansas
DWoodruff
DLee
DLogan
DScott
DPrairie
FLincoln
FMonroe
FLafayette
Internet Providers in Arkansas
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | — | 940 Mbps |
| Windstream | 614 | 300 Mbps |
| Cox Communications | 614 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Suddenlink Communications | 614 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Hillbilly Wireless Internet | 614 | 50 Mbps |
| Aristotle | 614 | 25 Mbps |
Cities in Arkansas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Arkansas?
Arkansas has an average maximum download speed of 878 Mbps across 614 ZIP codes. 97% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Arkansas have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Arkansas include Calhoun (Grade A), Miller (Grade A), Greene (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Arkansas compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Arkansas averages 878 Mbps — above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 97% in Arkansas.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection