Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 72042, AR


In 72042 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.20% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,786 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 Fiber internet providers in 72042, AR.

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72042, AR Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 72042

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

74.08%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Connect 2 First | Fiber

Availability:

32.59%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 72042 are not shown.

 

72042 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 72042 is fiber internet available?

72042, AR map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 94.20% of 72042. Areas in green have fiber 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 72042 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 72042?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 72042.

72042, AR map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average 72042 home can get up to 1,786 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 74.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 72042.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 72042, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 72042?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72042 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.20% of 72042 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.38%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 72042 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72042, along with details on where in 72042 and at what speeds.

Brightspeed Fiber in 72042, AR

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 74.08%, or 3,512 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, southwest, west, north, northwest, south, southeast, and east 72042 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 72042.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72042. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72042. The fastest plan anyone in 72042 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 72042 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in 72042. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In 72042 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 72042 fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72042 is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Brightspeed's 72042 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Connect 2 First Fiber in 72042, AR

Connect 2 First fiber coverage

About 32.59%, or 1,545 people, have Connect 2 First fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, north, southeast, northwest, southwest, east, central, and south 72042 area. Connect 2 First is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 72042.

 

Connect 2 First fiber download speeds

Connect 2 First is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72042. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Connect 2 First fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72042. The fastest plan anyone in 72042 can order from Connect 2 First goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72042 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Connect 2 First customers in 72042. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Connect 2 First fiber upload speeds

In 72042 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Connect 2 First fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Connect 2 First is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72042 fiber providers. Connect 2 First offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72042 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Connect 2 First's 72042 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

72042 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72042 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 72042 compare to the rest of Arkansas?

Fiber internet speeds in 72042 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,786 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 94.20% in 72042.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72042 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7200329.93%
7204886.40%
7203863.51%
721403.91%
7205580.38%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
72026100.00%
7216696.97%
7216090.81%
721702.43%
7207394.10%

What does fiber 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

  • 72048, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 72140, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 72055, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 72175, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 72333, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 72389, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 71659, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 72004, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 38767, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 38720, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

  • 54758, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 46710, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 46741, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 46914, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 47106, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 48416, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 48866, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 49106, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 52340, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 53021, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds