In 72653 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 91.81% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,001 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 72653
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 72653 are not shown.
72653 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 72653 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.81% of 72653. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NEXT by NAEC. Call one of the companies with service in 72653 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 72653?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 72653.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 72653 home can get up to 1,001 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 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, 91.74% 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 72653.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 72653, and slower in the central areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 72653?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72653 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.81% of 72653 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.94% 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 72653 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72653, along with details on where in 72653 and at what speeds.
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in 72653, AR
NEXT by NAEC fiber coverage
About 72.46%, or 20,878 people, have NEXT by NAEC fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 72653 area. NEXT by NAEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 72653.
NEXT by NAEC fiber download speeds
NEXT by NAEC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72653. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NEXT by NAEC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72653. The fastest plan anyone in 72653 can order from NEXT by NAEC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72653 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC fiber upload speeds
In 72653 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NEXT by NAEC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NEXT by NAEC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 72653 fiber providers. NEXT by NAEC offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72653 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Yelcot Communications Fiber in 72653, AR
Yelcot Communications fiber coverage
About 31.20%, or 8,989 people, have Yelcot Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, west, north, southwest, southeast, south, northwest, and northeast 72653 area. Yelcot Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 72653.
Yelcot Communications fiber download speeds
Yelcot Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72653. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Yelcot Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72653. The fastest plan anyone in 72653 can order from Yelcot Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72653 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Yelcot Communications fiber upload speeds
In 72653 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Yelcot Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Yelcot Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72653 fiber providers. Yelcot 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 72653 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Yelcot Communications customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
72653 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72653 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 72653 compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in 72653 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,001 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 91.81% in 72653.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72653 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
- 72635, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72651, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72642, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72623, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72626, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72537, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72544, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72634, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72619, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72531, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 72015, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 39056, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 39212, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 45240, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 53223, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 60087, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 60532, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 60646, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 60914, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 70501, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds