In Union County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 80.67% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 925 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 Union County, AR.
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Union County, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union 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 Union County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 80.67% of Union 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 Union County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Union County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Union County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 925 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 79.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Union County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.86% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.40% of Union County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Union County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 79.31%, or 30,972 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bayou Cable Cable in Union County, AR
Bayou Cable cable coverage
About 1.36%, or 531 people, have Bayou Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Union County area. Bayou Cable is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Bayou Cable cable download speeds
Bayou Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bayou Cable cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Bayou Cable goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Bayou Cable cable upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bayou Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bayou Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Union County cable providers. Bayou Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
Union County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Union County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Union County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 925 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 80.67% in Union County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Columbia County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ashley County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Humphreys County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Titus County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collin County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lee County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisa County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Logan County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, ME: more cable coverage, faster speeds