In Howard County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 37.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 500 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 Howard County, AR.
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Howard County, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard 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 Howard County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 37.29% of Howard 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 Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 500 Mbps, which 37.29% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.91% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.22% of Howard County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Howard County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 37.29%, or 4,767 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and central Howard County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Howard County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 500 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 37.29% in Howard County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Sevier County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McCurtain County, OK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dallas County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, OK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bryan County, OK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, OK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Love County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tallahatchie County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Yalobusha County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kent County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kimball County, NE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kimble County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- King and Queen County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piscataquis County, ME: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds