In Poinsett County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 70.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,200 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 Poinsett County, AR.
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Poinsett County, AR Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Poinsett 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 Poinsett County are not shown.
Poinsett County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Poinsett County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 70.25% of Poinsett County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is EMPOWER Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Poinsett County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Poinsett County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Poinsett County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Poinsett County home can get up to 1,200 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Poinsett County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Poinsett County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Poinsett County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Poinsett County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.37% of Poinsett County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.15% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.93%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.02% of Poinsett County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Poinsett County, along with details on where in Poinsett County and at what speeds.
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 56.33%, or 12,937 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Poinsett County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Poinsett County.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poinsett County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Poinsett County. The fastest plan anyone in Poinsett County can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Poinsett County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Poinsett 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 below average compared to other Poinsett County fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Poinsett 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
Brightspeed Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 20.19%, or 4,636 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, and southeast Poinsett County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Poinsett County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poinsett County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Poinsett County. The fastest plan anyone in Poinsett County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Poinsett County customers is up to 1,697 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Poinsett County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Poinsett County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Poinsett County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,696 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Smithville Fiber in Poinsett County, AR
Smithville fiber coverage
About 4.69%, or 1,078 people, have Smithville fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Poinsett County area. Smithville is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Poinsett County.
Smithville fiber download speeds
Smithville is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poinsett County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Smithville fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Poinsett County. The fastest plan anyone in Poinsett County can order from Smithville goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Poinsett County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Smithville fiber upload speeds
In Poinsett County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Smithville fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Smithville is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Poinsett County fiber providers. Smithville offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Poinsett County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Poinsett County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Poinsett County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Poinsett County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Poinsett County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,200 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 70.25% in Poinsett County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Poinsett 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
- Jackson County, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lauderdale County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Independence County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haywood County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crockett County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cleburne County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Van Buren County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fairfield County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fillmore County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fentress County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Faribault County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fannin County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Falls County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds