Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Fort Smith, AR


In Fort Smith there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 84.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,010 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 Fort Smith, AR.

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Fort Smith, AR Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Fort Smith

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

63.48%

Avg. Speed:

4,550 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

63.48%

Avg. Speed:

4,550 Mbps

Dobson Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

41.33%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

Wave Rural Connect | Fiber

Availability:

11.17%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Ritter Communications | Fiber

Availability:

9.77%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Cox Communications | Fiber

Availability:

3.23%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 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 Fort Smith are not shown.

 

Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith is fiber internet available?

Fort Smith, AR map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 84.87% of Fort Smith. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Dobson Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Fort Smith above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Fort Smith?

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

Fort Smith, AR map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Fort Smith home can get up to 7,010 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 41.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.01% 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 Fort Smith.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fort Smith, and slower in the south areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Fort Smith?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.99% of Fort Smith homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 23.54% 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 less than 1% of Fort Smith homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

EarthLink Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 63.48%, or 57,782 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Smith area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Fort Smith.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Smith. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fort Smith. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Smith can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fort Smith customers is up to 4,550 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 88.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,550 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

AT&T fiber coverage

About 63.48%, or 57,782 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Smith area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Fort Smith.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Smith. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fort Smith. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Smith can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fort Smith customers is up to 4,550 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 88.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,550 Mbps.

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AT&T's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Dobson Fiber Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

Dobson Fiber fiber coverage

About 41.33%, or 37,619 people, have Dobson Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Smith area. Dobson Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Fort Smith.

 

Dobson Fiber fiber download speeds

Dobson Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Smith. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dobson Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Smith. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Smith can order from Dobson Fiber goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Fort Smith customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Dobson Fiber customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Dobson Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dobson Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dobson Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. Dobson Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Dobson Fiber's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage

About 11.17%, or 10,167 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Fort Smith area. Wave Rural Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Smith.

 

Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds

Wave Rural Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Smith. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Smith. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Smith can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fort Smith customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Wave Rural Connect customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Rural Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. Wave Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Wave Rural Connect's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Ritter Communications Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

Ritter Communications fiber coverage

About 9.77%, or 8,898 people, have Ritter Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, south, and southwest Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith.

 

Ritter Communications fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ritter Communications customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Ritter Communications fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ritter Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. Ritter Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Ritter Communications's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Cox Communications Fiber in Fort Smith, AR

Cox fiber coverage

About 3.23%, or 2,936 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, southeast, and south Fort Smith area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Smith.

 

Cox Communications fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Fort Smith. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications fiber upload speeds

In Fort Smith download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fort Smith fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Smith is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Cox's Fort Smith fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Fort Smith Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Fort Smith are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 7,010 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 84.87% in Fort Smith.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7290193.01%
7290375.90%
749015.30%
7290486.44%
7290883.69%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7292379.37%
7291685.07%
7295683.24%
7495477.14%
7490293.11%

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