In Newport there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 69.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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 Newport, AR.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Newport
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 Newport are not shown.
Newport Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Newport is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.83% of Newport. 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 Newport above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Newport?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Newport.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Newport home can get up to 941 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.78% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newport.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Newport, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Newport?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.95% of Newport homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.83% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 12.01% of Newport homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport, along with details on where in Newport and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Newport, AR

Optimum cable coverage
About 69.78%, or 6,117 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Newport area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Newport.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport. The fastest plan anyone in Newport can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Newport customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Newport 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 Newport cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Newport Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Newport compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Newport are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 69.83% in Newport.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport 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
- Diaz, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell Station, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jacksonport, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fitzgerald, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tuckerman, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grubbs, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Newark, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oil Trough, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Magness, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rosie, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Clyde, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cornelia, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Connellys Springs, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Congers, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colusa, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbiana, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collegedale, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colbert, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Corona de Tucson, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds


