Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Hempstead County, AR


In Hempstead County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 87.34% of the county. 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 Hempstead County, AR.

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Hempstead County, AR Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hempstead County

Hope Water & Light | Fiber

Availability:

63.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

49.12%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

South Central Connect | Fiber

Availability:

2.24%

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 Hempstead County are not shown.

 

Hempstead County 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 Hempstead County is fiber internet available?

Hempstead County, AR map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber Internet Availability Key

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Fiber is available in 87.34% of Hempstead County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Hope Water & Light. Call one of the companies with service in Hempstead County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Hempstead County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hempstead County.

Hempstead County, AR map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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The average Hempstead County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 87.34% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hempstead County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hempstead County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.34% of Hempstead County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 2.10% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.96%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.21%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.40% of Hempstead County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Hope Water & Light Fiber in Hempstead County, AR

Hope Water & Light fiber coverage

About 63.34%, or 12,710 people, have Hope Water & Light fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, central, east, and north Hempstead County area. Hope Water & Light is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hempstead County.

 

Hope Water & Light fiber download speeds

Hope Water & Light is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hempstead County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hope Water & Light fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hempstead County. The fastest plan anyone in Hempstead County can order from Hope Water & Light goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hempstead County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hope Water & Light customers in Hempstead County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Hope Water & Light fiber upload speeds

In Hempstead County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hope Water & Light fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hope Water & Light is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hempstead County fiber providers. Hope Water & Light offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hempstead County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hope Water & Light's Hempstead County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Hempstead County, AR

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage

About 49.12%, or 9,856 people, have Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hempstead County area. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hempstead County.

 

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hempstead County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hempstead County. The fastest plan anyone in Hempstead County can order from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hempstead County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative customers in Hempstead County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds

In Hempstead County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hempstead County fiber providers. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hempstead County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative's Hempstead County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

South Central Connect Fiber in Hempstead County, AR

South Central Connect fiber coverage

About 2.24%, or 449 people, have South Central Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and east Hempstead County area. South Central Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hempstead County.

 

South Central Connect fiber download speeds

South Central Connect is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hempstead County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Central Connect fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hempstead County. The fastest plan anyone in Hempstead County can order from South Central Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hempstead County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to South Central Connect customers in Hempstead County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

South Central Connect fiber upload speeds

In Hempstead County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Central Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Central Connect is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hempstead County fiber providers. South Central Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hempstead County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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South Central Connect's Hempstead County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Hempstead County Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Hempstead County compare to the rest of Arkansas?

Fiber internet speeds in Hempstead County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 87.34% in Hempstead County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7180195.09%
71862100.00%
7183532.48%
7183889.89%
7182553.48%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
71831100.00%
7185597.60%
7184788.34%
7185770.71%
7185928.95%

What does fiber internet look like in other counties?

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