In Jonesboro there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 92.46% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 953 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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Jonesboro, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro are not shown.
Jonesboro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Jonesboro is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.46% of Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Jonesboro?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Jonesboro.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Jonesboro home can get up to 953 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Jonesboro.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Jonesboro, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Jonesboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jonesboro you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.60% of Jonesboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.96% 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 3.88% of Jonesboro homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jonesboro, along with details on where in Jonesboro and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Jonesboro, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 91.35%, or 80,459 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Jonesboro area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jonesboro.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jonesboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jonesboro. The fastest plan anyone in Jonesboro can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Jonesboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jonesboro is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications Cable in Jonesboro, AR
Ritter Communications cable coverage
About 1.11%, or 977 people, have Ritter Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Jonesboro area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jonesboro.
Ritter Communications cable download speeds
Ritter Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jonesboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Ritter Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jonesboro. The fastest plan anyone in Jonesboro can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Jonesboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications cable upload speeds
In Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro cable providers. Ritter Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jonesboro is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Jonesboro Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jonesboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Jonesboro compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Jonesboro are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 953 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 92.46% in Jonesboro.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jonesboro 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
- Hergett, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Bay, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lunsford, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Lake City, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elm Grove, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cash, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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