Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 72479, AR


In 72479 there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 74.58% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 472 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 72479, AR.

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72479, AR Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 72479

Smithville | Fiber

Availability:

66.83%

Avg. Speed:

250 Mbps

EMPOWER Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

5.07%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Farmers Rural Connect | Fiber

Availability:

2.69%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 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 72479 are not shown.

 

72479 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 72479 is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 74.58% of 72479. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Smithville. Call one of the companies with service in 72479 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 72479?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 72479.

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The average 72479 home can get up to 472 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 5,000 Mbps, which 2.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 66.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 72479.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 72479, and slower in the central areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 72479?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72479 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.63% of 72479 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 55.03% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.03%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.98%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.33% of 72479 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72479, along with details on where in 72479 and at what speeds.

Smithville Fiber in 72479, AR

Smithville fiber coverage

About 66.83%, or 844 people, have Smithville fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, southwest, northwest, northeast, west, and south 72479 area. Smithville is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 72479.

 

Smithville fiber download speeds

Smithville is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72479. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Smithville fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72479. The fastest plan anyone in 72479 can order from Smithville goes up to 250 Mbps, and all 72479 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Smithville customers in 72479. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

Smithville fiber upload speeds

In 72479 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Smithville fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Smithville is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72479 fiber providers. Smithville offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72479 is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Smithville's 72479 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in 72479, AR

EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage

About 5.07%, or 64 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, northwest, northeast, and southeast 72479 area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 72479.

 

EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds

EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72479. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72479. The fastest plan anyone in 72479 can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72479 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EMPOWER Broadband customers in 72479. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds

In 72479 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 72479 fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72479 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EMPOWER Broadband's 72479 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Farmers Rural Connect Fiber in 72479, AR

Farmers Rural Connect fiber coverage

About 2.69%, or 34 people, have Farmers Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest 72479 area. Farmers Rural Connect is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 72479.

 

Farmers Rural Connect fiber download speeds

Farmers Rural Connect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72479. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Farmers Rural Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72479. The fastest plan anyone in 72479 can order from Farmers Rural Connect goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all 72479 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Farmers Rural Connect customers in 72479. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Farmers Rural Connect fiber upload speeds

In 72479 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Farmers Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers Rural Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 72479 fiber providers. Farmers Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72479 is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Farmers Rural Connect's 72479 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

72479 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72479 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 72479 compare to the rest of Arkansas?

Fiber internet speeds in 72479 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 472 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 74.58% in 72479.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72479 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7242981.43%
7200596.34%
7242196.89%
7243258.21%
7240484.83%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
72014100.00%
7242796.63%
7234786.23%
7247383.88%
7211271.35%

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.

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