In Arkansas there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 86.51% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 50 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Arkansas

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

53.95%

Avg. Speed:

47 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

19.96%

Avg. Speed:

33 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

9.17%

Avg. Speed:

114 Mbps

The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas | DSL

Availability:

1.02%

Avg. Speed:

24 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Arkansas are not shown.

 

Arkansas Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Arkansas is DSL internet available?

Arkansas map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 86.51% of Arkansas. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Arkansas above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Arkansas?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Arkansas.

Arkansas map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

DSL Internet Speed Key

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The average Arkansas home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 300 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.26 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arkansas.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Arkansas, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Arkansas?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Arkansas you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.01% of Arkansas homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 51.96% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 11.57%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.42%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.04% of Arkansas homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Arkansas, along with details on where in Arkansas and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in Arkansas

AT&T DSL coverage

About 53.95%, or 1,573,216 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Arkansas area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Arkansas.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arkansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Arkansas. The fastest plan anyone in Arkansas can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arkansas customers is up to 47 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Arkansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 23.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Arkansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Arkansas DSL providers. AT&T offers 11 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arkansas is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.

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AT&T's Arkansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 36.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 29.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Arkansas

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 19.96%, or 581,964 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Arkansas area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Arkansas.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arkansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 24 different maximum speeds throughout Arkansas. The fastest plan anyone in Arkansas can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arkansas customers is up to 33 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Arkansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 17.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Arkansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Arkansas DSL providers. Centurylink offers 18 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arkansas is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Arkansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 21.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 24.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 7.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Arkansas

Windstream DSL coverage

About 9.17%, or 267,472 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Arkansas area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arkansas.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arkansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 19 different maximum speeds throughout Arkansas. The fastest plan anyone in Arkansas can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.51 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arkansas customers is up to 114 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Arkansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 28.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Arkansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Arkansas DSL providers. Windstream offers 21 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arkansas is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 104 Mbps.

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Windstream's Arkansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 6.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 26.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 24.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas DSL in Arkansas

TCW DSL coverage

About 1.02%, or 29,813 people, have TCW DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northeast, east, and west Arkansas area. TCW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arkansas.

 

The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas DSL download speeds

TCW is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arkansas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TCW DSL is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Arkansas. The fastest plan anyone in Arkansas can order from TCW goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arkansas customers is up to 24 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas customers in Arkansas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 94.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas DSL upload speeds

In Arkansas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TCW DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TCW is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Arkansas DSL providers. TCW offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arkansas is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, TCW customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.

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TCW's Arkansas DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 94.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Arkansas DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Arkansas or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Arkansas compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Arkansas are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 50 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 86.51% in Arkansas.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Arkansas are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
97.57%
90.81%
61.87%
99.27%
95.83%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
77.74%
41.59%
100.00%
92.33%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Missouri: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Mississippi: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Oklahoma: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Louisiana: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Alabama: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Kansas: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Tennessee: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kentucky: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Mississippi: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Iowa: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Connecticut: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Puerto Rico: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • New Mexico: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Oregon: more DSL coverage, faster speeds