Arkansas Internet Coverage
Whether you’re exploring the Ozarks, watching Razorback football, launching a startup in Little Rock, or streaming from your home in Fayetteville, Arkansas’ growing internet landscape helps keep you connected. With dozens of internet providers serving communities across the state, residents can choose from a variety of technologies, including DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite, to match their connectivity needs.
Arkansas’ broadband coverage has been improving steadily. According to recent data, around 82.5% of residents have access to wired or fixed wireless broadband, showing steady infrastructural growth even as rural areas remain challenging. In many regions, broadband is accessible enough to support common online activities like streaming, video conferencing, gaming, and remote work — though gaps in high-speed access continue to be addressed through ongoing broadband expansion efforts across the state.
Here’s how key internet technologies stack up across Arkansas:
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DSL internet — Available to about 87.7% of the population, traditional DSL continues to be widely offered, particularly in areas where newer infrastructure has yet to reach.
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Cable internet — Cable broadband services cover approximately 74.8% of the state, providing high-speed access in many urban and suburban communities.
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Fiber-optic internet — Fiber availability is currently more limited at around 6.6% of the population, though deployment is increasing in key cities and expansion projects are underway.
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Fixed wireless & satellite — These technologies help fill coverage gaps, especially in rural areas where wired infrastructure is sparse. Satellite internet solutions like Starlink and HughesNet are available statewide, ensuring connectivity even in remote communities.
Across the state’s cities and towns — from Little Rock and Fayetteville to Springdale and Jonesboro — you’ll find a range of providers offering varying speeds and service types. For example, in Rogers, residents can choose from multiple fiber, cable, and DSL providers offering speeds up to 5 Gbps, while satellite and fixed wireless options ensure widespread connectivity even where wired services are limited.
Despite progress, some areas still face connectivity challenges: tens of thousands of households remain underserved (less than 100 Mbps) or unserved entirely, highlighting the need for continued infrastructure investment. Federal and state broadband initiatives — including BEAD funding and local projects — are helping expand broadband access and improve speeds across Arkansas.
All told, Arkansas’s internet ecosystem continues to grow. With options ranging from cable and DSL to emerging fiber deployments and satellite services, residents can find solutions that support streaming, gaming, remote learning, and business use — no matter where they live in the Natural State.