Internet Provider Reviews in Fort Smith, AR

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    First Month Free + up to a $200 Reward Card. Terms apply.
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    1 Year Price Lock – Plans starting at $29.99
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    No data limits or annual contracts – stream, work, and game worry-free
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    Our fiber-powered network provides gigabit download speeds across all service areas
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44% available in Fort Smith, AR Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Cox Communications — Cable & Fiber internet
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99% available in Fort Smith, AR Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
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81% available in Fort Smith, AR Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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24% available in Fort Smith, AR Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — Fiber internet
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Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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Starlink — Satellite internet
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Pinnacle Communications — Fiber internet
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Cox Communications — Cable & Fiber internet
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Brightspeed — DSL internet
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81% available in Fort Smith, AR
NHC — Cable, DSL, Fiber & Satellite internet
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Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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88% available in Fort Smith, AR
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Fort Smith, AR
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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44% available in Fort Smith, AR
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith has excellent internet coverage with a wide range of options, particularly for those seeking high-speed fiber. Easy Internet Now covers 95% of Buell and Crescent. AT&T and Earthlink also offer fiber service to 65% of Oak Park and The Timbers, and 54% of Cavanaugh. These fiber providers are ideal for households that need maximum speed for multiple users or data-intensive tasks.

Cable is another reliable choice, with Cox Communications offering 99% coverage across many neighborhoods, including Cavanaugh and Glacier Bay. This is a great choice if you’re looking for consistent performance for streaming and browsing.

When it comes to wireless internet, Verizon Home Internet is a strong contender with 72% coverage in Fort Chaffee and Providence. T-Mobile Home Internet is another 5G option, available to 32% of Aspen Heights and Twin Sixes. A 5G home internet connection is a great alternative that’s easy to set up and doesn’t require running new wires. You should check the availability at your specific zip code to see which options are best for you.

Brightspeed
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pro Speeds up to 40 Mbps
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Cox
Cox
pro Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
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Cheapest internet providers in Fort Smith, AR

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Brightspeed
$29.99DSL
Verizon
$305G Home
AT&T Fiber
$34Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Fort Smith, AR

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

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Earthlink
5000 MbpsFiber
Cox
2000 MbpsCable + Fiber
Cox
2000 MbpsCable + Fiber

Most reliable internet plans in Fort Smith, AR

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home

Frequently asked questions about internet in Fort Smith, AR

The fastest internet in Fort Smith is Earthlink with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Fort Smith is Brightspeed with prices starting at $29.99.

Fiber internet is available in Fort Smith, Pinnacle Communications has 91.18% coverage.

Internet connection options in Fort Smith, AR

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Fiber Availability

76%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

99%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

84%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Fort Smith, AR at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Fort Smith, AR
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Average download speed

239 Mbps

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Average upload speed

93 Mbps

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Average latency time

25 ms

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Average cost of internet

$170/mo

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Number of internet providers

24

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Fort Smith

99%

Arkansas

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Fort Smith Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Fort Smith, AR with the average speeds they offered.

$0.71 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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