In 72417 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 56.07% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,971 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 72417, AR.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 72417
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 72417 are not shown.
72417 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 72417 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 56.07% of 72417. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Ritter Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 72417 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 72417?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 72417.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 72417 home can get up to 1,971 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 54.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 72417.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 72417, and slower in the southwest areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 72417?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72417 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 54.48% of 72417 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.24% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 72417 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72417, along with details on where in 72417 and at what speeds.
Ritter Communications Cable in 72417, AR
Ritter Communications cable coverage
About 54.55%, or 3,299 people, have Ritter Communications cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, south, southeast, and east 72417 area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 72417.
Ritter Communications cable download speeds
Ritter Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72417. Versus other cable providers in the area, Ritter Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72417. The fastest plan anyone in 72417 can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 72417 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications cable upload speeds
In 72417 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ritter Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 72417 cable providers. Ritter Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72417 is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in 72417, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 2.43%, or 147 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest and south 72417 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 72417.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72417. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72417. The fastest plan anyone in 72417 can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 72417 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In 72417 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72417 cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72417 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
72417 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72417 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 72417 compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in 72417 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,971 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 56.07% in 72417.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72417 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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