In 72417 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.72% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,135 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 72417
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 72417 are not shown.
72417 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 72417 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.72% of 72417. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is EMPOWER Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in 72417 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 72417?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 72417.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 72417 home can get up to 1,135 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 5,000 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, 87.58% 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 72417.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 72417, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 72417?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72417 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 54.48% of 72417 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.24% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 72417 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72417, along with details on where in 72417 and at what speeds.
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in 72417, AR
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 99.72%, or 6,031 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 72417 area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 72417.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72417. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72417. The fastest plan anyone in 72417 can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72417 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In 72417 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 72417 fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72417 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in 72417, AR
Ritter Communications fiber coverage
About 11.71%, or 708 people, have Ritter Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central 72417 area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 72417.
Ritter Communications fiber download speeds
Ritter Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72417. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ritter Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72417. The fastest plan anyone in 72417 can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 72417 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications fiber upload speeds
In 72417 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ritter Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72417 fiber providers. Ritter Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72417 is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
72417 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72417 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 72417 compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in 72417 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,135 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 99.72% in 72417.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72417 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
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
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- 63829, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
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- 72427, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
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