In Forrest City there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 75.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 881 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.
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Forrest City, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Forrest City
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 Forrest City are not shown.
Forrest City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forrest City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 75.08% of Forrest City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is East Arkansas Cable. Call one of the companies with service in Forrest City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Forrest City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Forrest City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Forrest City home can get up to 881 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 65.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 35 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forrest City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Forrest City, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Forrest City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forrest City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.23% of Forrest City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.20% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 21.28% of Forrest City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forrest City, along with details on where in Forrest City and at what speeds.
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx Cable in Forrest City, AR
East Arkansas Cable cable coverage
About 65.04%, or 10,234 people, have East Arkansas Cable cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forrest City area. East Arkansas Cable is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forrest City.
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx cable download speeds
East Arkansas Cable is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forrest City. Versus other cable providers in the area, East Arkansas Cable cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forrest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forrest City can order from East Arkansas Cable goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forrest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx cable upload speeds
In Forrest City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for East Arkansas Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, East Arkansas Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forrest City cable providers. East Arkansas Cable offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forrest City is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Indco Cable in Forrest City, AR
Indco cable coverage
About 11.53%, or 1,814 people, have Indco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Forrest City area. Indco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forrest City.
Indco cable download speeds
Indco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forrest City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Indco cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forrest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forrest City can order from Indco goes up to 35 Mbps, and all Forrest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Indco cable upload speeds
In Forrest City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Indco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Indco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Forrest City cable providers. Indco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forrest City is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Forrest City, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 1.49%, or 235 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southwest Forrest City 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 Forrest City.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forrest City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forrest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forrest City can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Forrest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Forrest City 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 above average compared to other Forrest City cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forrest City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Forrest City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forrest City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Forrest City compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Forrest City are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 881 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 75.08% in Forrest City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forrest City 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Madison, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Meadow Cliff, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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