In 72685 there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 99.05% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 41 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 DSL internet providers in 72685, AR.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in 72685
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 72685 are not shown.
72685 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 72685 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.05% of 72685. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Ritter Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 72685 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 72685?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 72685.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 72685 home can get up to 41 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 200 Mbps, which 9.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 72685.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 72685, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 72685?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72685 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 72685 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 28.29%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 70.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 72685 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72685, along with details on where in 72685 and at what speeds.
Ritter Communications DSL in 72685, AR
Ritter Communications DSL coverage
About 99.05%, or 1,257 people, have Ritter Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 72685 area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 72685.
Ritter Communications DSL download speeds
Ritter Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72685. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ritter Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 72685. The fastest plan anyone in 72685 can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 72685 customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 94.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications DSL upload speeds
In 72685 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ritter Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72685 DSL providers. Ritter Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72685 is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ritter Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in 72685, AR
Windstream DSL coverage
About 9.69%, or 123 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast and central 72685 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 72685.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72685. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72685. The fastest plan anyone in 72685 can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, and all 72685 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In 72685 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 72685 DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72685 is up to 69 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
72685 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72685 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 72685 compare to the rest of Arkansas?
DSL internet speeds in 72685 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 41 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 99.05% in 72685.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72685 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 72633, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72669, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72640, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72648, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72675, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72683, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72655, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72641, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72682, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 72636, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
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- 39082, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 41216, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 42328, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 45685, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 45775, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 50628, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 55732, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56180, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds