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


In Lawrence County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 91.94% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,565 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 Lawrence County, AR.

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Lawrence County, AR Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lawrence County

EMPOWER Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

61.76%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Ritter Communications | Fiber

Availability:

35.98%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 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 Lawrence County are not shown.

 

Lawrence 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 Lawrence County is fiber internet available?

Lawrence County, AR map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 91.94% of Lawrence County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Ritter Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Lawrence County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Lawrence County?

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

Lawrence County, AR map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Lawrence County home can get up to 2,565 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 35.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 55.96% 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 Lawrence County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Lawrence County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

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

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.94% of Lawrence County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 5.50% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.14%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Lawrence County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Lawrence County, AR

EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage

About 61.76%, or 10,015 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lawrence County.

 

EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EMPOWER Broadband customers in Lawrence County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds

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

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EMPOWER Broadband's Lawrence County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Ritter Communications Fiber in Lawrence County, AR

Ritter Communications fiber coverage

About 35.98%, or 5,835 people, have Ritter Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, south, and southeast Lawrence County area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lawrence County.

 

Ritter Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Ritter Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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Ritter Communications's Lawrence County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Lawrence County Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Lawrence County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 2,565 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 91.94% in Lawrence County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
72457100.00%
7243385.18%
72458100.00%
7241599.70%
7247689.56%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
72445100.00%
7241064.96%
72434100.00%
7244099.33%
7246699.38%

What does fiber internet look like in other counties?

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