In Bates there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.78% of the city. 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 Bates, AR.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Bates
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 Bates are not shown.
Bates Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Bates is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.78% of Bates. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Wave Rural Connect. Call one of the companies with service in Bates above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Bates?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bates.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bates home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.78% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Bates?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bates you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.78% of Bates homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.41% of Bates homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bates, along with details on where in Bates and at what speeds.
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Bates, AR
Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage
About 96.78%, or 481 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bates area. Wave Rural Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bates.
Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds
Wave Rural Connect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates. The fastest plan anyone in Bates can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bates customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds
In Bates 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 Bates fiber providers. Wave Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Bates, AR
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 1.81%, or 9 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Bates area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bates.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates. The fastest plan anyone in Bates can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bates customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Bates download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bates fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bates Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bates or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Bates compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Bates are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 96.78% in Bates.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bates 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Waldron, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Needmore, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Boles, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Parks, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Winfield, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Tate, AR: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hon, AR: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Nella, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Union Hill, AR: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Blansett, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Woodland Mills, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Revive, MS: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Eldean, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ranier, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bradford, TX: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Santiago, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thicket, TX: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Green Valley, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lavina, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Port Wing, WI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds