Arkansas is a land of beauty. From natural wonders like the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains to a rich history of folk music, there’s a kind of rustic allure to the Natural State. It makes a fitting site of the only active diamond mine in the U.S. and the birthplace of Johnny Cash.

For Arkansas’ 3 million residents, its lush landscapes and musical heritage are part of the backdrop of everyday life. But those same locals also have to keep up with modern-day demands like working from home, gaming online or streaming their favorite shows. And for that, they need reliable home internet .

Arkansas offers plenty of choices when it comes to home Wi-Fi, with fast connection speeds of up to 5 GB in some areas. Read on to learn about the top internet service providers in Arkansas.

Best internet providers in Arkansas

There are more than a dozen major internet providers in Arkansas, not to mention the small local providers you can find in various cities. Top providers include Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. In Arkansas, you can find 5G fixed wireless , gigabit cable internet and multigigabit fiber plans . Prices start as low as $30/mo., and speeds can reach up to 5 GB in some parts of the state.

Explore the top Arkansas internet providers by price, speed, connection type and availability in the following table.

Internet technology in Arkansas

Your choice of internet technology makes a big difference in your home Wi-Fi performance. As you can see in the table below, Arkansas internet providers offer a variety of connection types, each with differing top speeds and price points.

If you’re looking for the fastest home Wi-Fi connection, fiber-optic and cable internet are your best options. Cable is available to more Arkansas residents, but fiber offers the fastest upload and download speeds. Fixed wireless coverage is relatively slim outside central Arkansas but can reach 300 Mbps in some locations. Satellite internet providers offer service throughout the state, though download speeds tend to be much slower.

Top Arkansas cities

All the Arkansas internet providers on the above list are not available in every part of the Natural State. You may find different internet options in Little Rock than you do in Fayetteville, for instance. Plus, cable providers like Cox and Xfinity typically don’t provide service in the same area. Enter your address to see the best internet options available near you.

Cheap internet options in Arkansas

Home Wi-Fi can be quite affordable in Arkansas. Many internet providers offer cheap internet plans for less than $50/mo. — well below the national average of $89/mo . You can also save even more by bundling internet with other services like your cell phone or cable TV. For some of the best internet deals , check out promotions from companies like Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Fast internet options in Arkansas

Arkansas also offers residents plenty of options for lightning-fast connections. Fiber plans are perfect for online gaming , and AT&T, Brightspeed, Kinetic and EarthLink all offer symmetrical upload and download speeds of 1 GB or more. Where those aren’t available, cable from Xfinity, Cox and Optimum still offers solid gigabit download speeds — more than enough for 4K streaming .

Our guide to internet speed has everything you need to know to decide on the right home Wi-Fi speed.

Rural internet options in Arkansas

Arkansas is a largely rural state, with many residents outside of major urban areas. That may mean more limited access to cable and fiber, but there are other rural internet options. Satellite providers like Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink offer service throughout the entire state — you’ll just need to install a satellite dish on your property to get connected.

Arkansas internet FAQs

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Hannah Whatley is an editor who enjoys collaborating with writers to offer readers the most relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information for their home purchases. She has previously edited for The Motley Fool, The Modest Wallet, Grammarly, JoinCake.com and SaveOnEnergy.com, gaining expertise in several industries. Hannah has a B.A. in English from Thomas Edison State University. When she isn’t editing, she enjoys studying linguistics and languages.