In Howard County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 81.13% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,076 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 Howard County, AR.
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Howard County, AR Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County 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 Howard County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 81.13% of Howard County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 1,076 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.99% 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 Howard County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Howard County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.91% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.22% of Howard County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Howard County, AR
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 62.96%, or 8,049 people, have Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, west, northwest, and southwest Howard County area. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Howard County.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Howard 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 above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard 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 Howard 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
Premier Broadband Fiber in Howard County, AR
Premier Broadband fiber coverage
About 21.10%, or 2,698 people, have Premier Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Howard County area. Premier Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
Premier Broadband fiber download speeds
Premier Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Premier Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Premier Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Premier Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Premier Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Premier Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Premier Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard 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
Windstream Fiber in Howard County, AR
Windstream fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 786 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west Howard County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
South Central Connect Fiber in Howard County, AR
South Central Connect fiber coverage
About 1.43%, or 183 people, have South Central Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, northeast, and central Howard 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 Howard County.
South Central Connect fiber download speeds
South Central Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Central Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from South Central Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Central Connect fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Central Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Central Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard 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 Howard 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
Howard County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,076 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 81.13% in Howard County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Sevier County, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McCurtain County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tallahatchie County, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pope County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kimball County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kimble County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- King and Queen County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, NE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Piscataquis County, ME: less fiber coverage, faster speeds