In Baxter County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 70.21% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Baxter County, AR.
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Baxter County, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Baxter County
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 Baxter County are not shown.
Baxter County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Baxter County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 70.21% of Baxter County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Baxter County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Baxter County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Baxter County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Baxter County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 70.21% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Baxter County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Baxter County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.25% of Baxter County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.37% of the county.
- 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 Baxter County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Baxter County, along with details on where in Baxter County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Baxter County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 70.21%, or 29,226 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, southwest, northeast, south, and east Baxter County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Baxter County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Baxter County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Baxter County. The fastest plan anyone in Baxter County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Baxter County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Baxter County 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 fastest compared to other Baxter County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Baxter County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Baxter County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Baxter County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Baxter County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Baxter County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 70.21% in Baxter County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Baxter County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Marion County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, AR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Benton County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dunklin County, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mayes County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bingham County, ID: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Val Verde County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whitman County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, NV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clatsop County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snyder County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Beaufort County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds