In 72842 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.20% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 72842, AR.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 72842
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 72842 are not shown.
72842 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 72842 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.20% of 72842. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Arkwest Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 72842 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 72842?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 72842.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 72842 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.20% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 72842?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 72842 you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.20% of 72842 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 72842 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 72842, along with details on where in 72842 and at what speeds.
Arkwest Communications Fiber in 72842, AR
Arkwest Communications fiber coverage
About 91.49%, or 1,140 people, have Arkwest Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 72842 area. Arkwest Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 72842.
Arkwest Communications fiber download speeds
Arkwest Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72842. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arkwest Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72842. The fastest plan anyone in 72842 can order from Arkwest Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72842 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arkwest Communications fiber upload speeds
In 72842 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arkwest Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arkwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 72842 fiber providers. Arkwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72842 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in 72842, AR
Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage
About 42.70%, or 532 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, southwest, north, west, central, and south 72842 area. Wave Rural Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 72842.
Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds
Wave Rural Connect is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 72842. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 72842. The fastest plan anyone in 72842 can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 72842 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds
In 72842 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Rural Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 72842 fiber providers. Wave Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 72842 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
72842 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 72842 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 72842 compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in 72842 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 99.20% in 72842.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 72842 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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- 72853, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- 72927, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72834, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
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