In Independence County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 39.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Independence County, AR.
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Independence County, AR Availability Maps
DSL 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Independence County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 39.63% of Independence County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Independence County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Independence County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Independence County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Independence County home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 3.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.37% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Independence County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Independence County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL 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 DSL 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.
DSL 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.
AT&T DSL in Independence County, AR
AT&T DSL coverage
About 33.19%, or 12,593 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Independence County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Independence County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Independence County. The fastest plan anyone in Independence County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Independence County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Independence County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Independence County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Independence County, AR
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 33.19%, or 12,593 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Independence County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Independence County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Independence County. The fastest plan anyone in Independence County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Independence County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Independence County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Independence County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Independence County, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 6.66%, or 2,526 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and northwest Independence County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Independence County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Independence County. The fastest plan anyone in Independence County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Independence County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Independence County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Independence County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Independence County DSL 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 DSL internet in Independence County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
DSL internet speeds in Independence County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 19 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 39.63% in Independence County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stone County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Craighead County, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Poinsett County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lauderdale County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crockett County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Adair County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hatillo Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsdale County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hill County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Highland County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hendry County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds