In Ward there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,173 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 Ward, AR.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ward
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 Ward are not shown.
Ward 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 Ward is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.25% of Ward. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Connect 2 First. Call one of the companies with service in Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Ward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Ward.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Ward home can get up to 1,173 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 17.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 82.03% 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 Ward.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ward, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ward you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.45% of Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.41% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ward homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ward, along with details on where in Ward and at what speeds.
Connect 2 First Fiber in Ward, AR
Connect 2 First fiber coverage
About 99.25%, or 9,991 people, have Connect 2 First fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ward area. Connect 2 First is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ward.
Connect 2 First fiber download speeds
Connect 2 First is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Connect 2 First fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Ward can order from Connect 2 First goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Connect 2 First fiber upload speeds
In Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Connect 2 First fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Connect 2 First is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ward fiber providers. Connect 2 First offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ward is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Ward, AR
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 22.07%, or 2,222 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, central, north, south, northeast, and east Ward area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ward.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Ward can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ward customers is up to 1,780 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ward fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ward is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 621 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Ward, AR
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 20.98%, or 2,112 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, and southeast Ward 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 Ward.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Ward can order from Brightspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ward customers is up to 915 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Ward 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 Ward fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ward is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 914 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ward Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Ward compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,173 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 99.25% in Ward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ward 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Austin, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barrentine Corner, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beebe, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cabot, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wattensaw, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McRae, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Toneyville, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Garner, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Walhalla, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Corona de Tucson, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Corrales, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Corte Madera, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cottleville, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cottondale, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cresskill, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Croydon, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crozet, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Terre Haute, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds