In Benton County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 97.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,222 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.
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9 Internet Service Providers in Benton 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 Benton County are not shown.
Benton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.55% of Benton County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Buckeye. Now you can call companies in Benton County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Benton County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Benton County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Benton County home can get up to 2,222 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 15.84% 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 Benton County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Benton County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Benton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.60% of Benton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.96% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.78%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.45% of Benton County homes.
Internet Market Health in Benton County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Benton County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Benton County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Benton County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Benton County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Benton County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Benton County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton County, along with details on where in Benton County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Benton County, MS
AT&T DSL coverage
About 63.55%, or 4,859 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Benton County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Benton County, MS
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 63.55%, or 4,859 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Benton County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Buckeye Broadband Cable in Benton County, MS
Buckeye cable coverage
About 29.40%, or 2,248 people, have Buckeye cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, west, east, southeast, north, and northeast Benton County area. Buckeye is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benton County.
Buckeye Broadband cable download speeds
Buckeye is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Buckeye cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Buckeye goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buckeye Broadband cable upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Buckeye cable. Compared to other ISPs, Buckeye is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benton County cable providers. Buckeye offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
ACE Fiber Fiber in Benton County, MS
ACE Fiber fiber coverage
About 20.80%, or 1,590 people, have ACE Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Benton County area. ACE Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benton County.
ACE Fiber fiber download speeds
ACE Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ACE Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from ACE Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ACE Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ACE Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ACE Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benton County fiber providers. ACE Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton 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
TEPAConnect Fiber in Benton County, MS
TEPAConnect fiber coverage
About 19.96%, or 1,526 people, have TEPAConnect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, central, and south Benton County area. TEPAConnect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benton County.
TEPAConnect fiber download speeds
TEPAConnect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TEPAConnect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from TEPAConnect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TEPAConnect fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TEPAConnect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TEPAConnect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benton County fiber providers. TEPAConnect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton 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
Buckeye Broadband Fiber in Benton County, MS
Buckeye fiber coverage
About 15.84%, or 1,211 people, have Buckeye fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, east, and northeast Benton County area. Buckeye is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benton County.
Buckeye Broadband fiber download speeds
Buckeye is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Buckeye fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Buckeye goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Buckeye Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Buckeye fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Buckeye is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benton County fiber providers. Buckeye offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Aeneas Internet and Telephone Fiber in Benton County, MS
Aeneas fiber coverage
About 9.34%, or 714 people, have Aeneas fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and northwest Benton County area. Aeneas is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benton County.
Aeneas Internet and Telephone fiber download speeds
Aeneas is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Aeneas fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Aeneas goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Aeneas Internet and Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Aeneas fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Aeneas is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benton County fiber providers. Aeneas offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton 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
EarthLink Fiber in Benton County, MS
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 3.81%, or 291 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Benton County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benton County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 2,759 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Benton County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Benton County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2,759 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Benton County, MS
AT&T fiber coverage
About 3.81%, or 291 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Benton County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benton County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 2,759 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Benton County fiber providers. AT&T 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 Benton County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 2,759 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benton County, MS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.48%, or 5,848 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Benton County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benton County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.
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- 30.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benton County, MS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 35.47%, or 2,712 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Benton County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benton County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benton County, MS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 35.47%, or 2,712 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Benton County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benton County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benton County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Benton County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Internet speeds in Benton County are slower versus the average speeds in Mississippi: 3,591 Mbps in Mississippi versus 2,222 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Mississippi is 97.80% versus 97.55% in Benton County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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.
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- Lee County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lauderdale County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Kane County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kalawao County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Judith Basin County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dade County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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