In Independence County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 71.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 851 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 Independence County, AR.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Independence County, AR please click below.
Independence County, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Independence 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 Independence County are not shown.
Independence 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 Independence County is cable internet available?
100%
Colorblind friendly
off
Cable is available in 71.61% of Independence 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 Independence County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Independence County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Independence County.
1000 Mbps+
Colorblind friendly
off
The average Independence County home can get up to 851 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 64.48% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 35 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Independence County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Independence County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Independence County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.29% of Independence County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.54% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.58% of Independence County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence County, along with details on where in Independence County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Independence County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 64.48%, or 24,461 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Independence County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Independence County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence County. The fastest plan anyone in Independence County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Independence County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Independence 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 Independence County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Indco Cable in Independence County, AR
Indco cable coverage
About 14.70%, or 5,578 people, have Indco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, south, northwest, northeast, southwest, and east Independence County 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 Independence County.
Indco cable download speeds
Indco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Indco cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Independence County. The fastest plan anyone in Independence County can order from Indco goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Independence County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Indco cable upload speeds
In Independence County 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 Independence County cable providers. Indco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Independence County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Independence County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Independence County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 851 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 71.61% in Independence County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence 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
- Jackson County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stone County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craighead County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Poinsett County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi County, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lauderdale County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crockett County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Decatur County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hatillo Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsdale County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hill County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highland County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hendry County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds