In Franklin County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 97.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,002 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 Franklin County, AR.
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Franklin County, AR Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 97.65% of Franklin County. 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,002 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 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, 97.51% 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 Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.12% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.32%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Franklin County, AR
Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage
About 91.20%, or 15,592 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Wave Rural Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds
Wave Rural Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Rural Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Wave Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dobson Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, AR
Dobson Fiber fiber coverage
About 19.82%, or 3,388 people, have Dobson Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, and southwest Franklin County area. Dobson Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Dobson Fiber fiber download speeds
Dobson Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dobson Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Dobson Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dobson Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dobson Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dobson Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Dobson Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,002 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 97.65% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Crawford County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sebastian County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pope County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Van Buren County, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McIntosh County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cleburne County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Okfuskee County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pottawatomie County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wyoming County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allendale County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Amite County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yancey County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yalobusha County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anderson County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Andrews County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anson County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds