TV and Internet Providers in Calhoun County, AR


In Calhoun County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 94.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Calhoun County

South Arkansas Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

68.26%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

15.24%

Avg. Speed:

88 Mbps

ARIS | Fiber

Availability:

14.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

8.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,763 Mbps

SwyftConnect | Cable

Availability:

1.29%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

69.55%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

28.68%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.02%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.02%

Avg. Speed:

25 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 Calhoun County are not shown.

 

Calhoun 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)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 94.83% of Calhoun 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 South Arkansas Telephone Company. Now you can call companies in Calhoun County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Calhoun County?

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

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The average Calhoun County home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.46% 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 Calhoun County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Calhoun County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Calhoun County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Calhoun 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 86.85% of Calhoun County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.77%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.17% of Calhoun County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Calhoun County

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The map shows how competitive the Calhoun 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 Calhoun County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Calhoun County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Calhoun County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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. Calhoun County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Calhoun County badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

South Arkansas Telephone Company Fiber in Calhoun County, AR

South Arkansas Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 68.26%, or 3,235 people, have South Arkansas Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, southwest, west, northeast, and north Calhoun County area. South Arkansas Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Calhoun County.

 

South Arkansas Telephone Company fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to South Arkansas Telephone Company customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

South Arkansas Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

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

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South Arkansas Telephone Company's Calhoun County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Calhoun County, AR

Windstream DSL coverage

About 15.24%, or 722 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Calhoun County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Calhoun County.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Calhoun County customers is up to 88 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 41.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Calhoun County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Calhoun County DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 Calhoun County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.

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Windstream's Calhoun County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 32.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 13.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 6.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 41.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

ARIS Fiber in Calhoun County, AR

ARIS fiber coverage

About 14.60%, or 692 people, have ARIS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, and north Calhoun County area. ARIS is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Calhoun County.

 

ARIS fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to ARIS customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

ARIS fiber upload speeds

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

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ARIS's Calhoun County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Calhoun County, AR

Windstream fiber coverage

About 8.46%, or 401 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Calhoun County customers is up to 1,763 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 76.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Calhoun 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 Calhoun County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Calhoun County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,763 Mbps.

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Windstream's Calhoun County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 76.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

SwyftConnect Cable in Calhoun County, AR

SwyftConnect cable coverage

About 1.29%, or 61 people, have SwyftConnect cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Calhoun County area. SwyftConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Calhoun County.

 

SwyftConnect cable download speeds

SwyftConnect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other cable providers in the area, SwyftConnect cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from SwyftConnect goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Calhoun County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SwyftConnect customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

SwyftConnect cable upload speeds

In Calhoun County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SwyftConnect cable. Compared to other ISPs, SwyftConnect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Calhoun County cable providers. SwyftConnect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Calhoun County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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SwyftConnect's Calhoun County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, AR

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 69.55%, or 3,296 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Calhoun 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 average compared to other Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 9.3 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Calhoun County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, AR

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 28.68%, or 1,359 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, east, west, and southeast Calhoun County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Calhoun County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Calhoun County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Calhoun County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Calhoun County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Calhoun County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Calhoun County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, AR

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 3.02%, or 143 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, east, and northeast Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Calhoun County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Calhoun 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 Calhoun County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Calhoun County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Calhoun County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, AR

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 3.02%, or 143 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, east, and northeast Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Calhoun County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Calhoun County. The fastest plan anyone in Calhoun County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Calhoun County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Calhoun County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Calhoun 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 Calhoun County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Calhoun County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Calhoun County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Calhoun County Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Calhoun County are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 94.83% in Calhoun County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7174499.45%
71745100.00%
7176698.73%
7172095.14%
71631100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7174297.30%
7172497.80%
7170199.30%
71651100.00%
7175195.59%

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