In Clay County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.70% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,585 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Clay 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 Clay County are not shown.
Clay County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Clay County
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Internet service is available in 99.70% of Clay 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Clay County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Clay County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Clay County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Clay County home can get up to 1,585 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 58.97% 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 Clay County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Clay County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Clay County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clay 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 98.45% of Clay County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Clay County homes.
Internet Market Health in Clay County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Clay 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 Clay County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Clay County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Clay 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. Clay County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Clay County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clay County, along with details on where in Clay County and at what speeds.
Clay County Connect Fiber in Clay County, AR
Clay County Connect fiber coverage
About 74.74%, or 10,876 people, have Clay County Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay County area. Clay County Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clay County.
Clay County Connect fiber download speeds
Clay County Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Clay County Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Clay County Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Clay County Connect fiber upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Clay County Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Clay County Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Clay County fiber providers. Clay County Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay 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 DSL in Clay County, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 71.34%, or 10,382 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clay County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clay County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 19.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clay County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Clay County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Clay County, AR
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 60.20%, or 8,761 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, northwest, and west Clay County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay 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 Clay County customers is up to 1,959 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay 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 Clay 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 1,959 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Clay County, AR
Sparklight cable coverage
About 46.82%, or 6,813 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, northeast, north, southeast, and central Clay County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Clay County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Clay County, AR
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.11%, or 161 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Clay County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Clay County.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Clay 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 Clay County fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 71.21%, or 10,363 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay 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 Clay County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.15%, or 8,899 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, northwest, north, northeast, central, west, and southeast Clay County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clay County customers is up to 150 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay County fixed wireless providers. Wisper 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 Clay County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.29%, or 8,046 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay 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 Clay County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clay County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay 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 below average compared to other Clay County fixed wireless 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 Clay County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.29%, or 8,046 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay 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 Clay County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clay County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay 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 below average compared to other Clay County fixed wireless 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 Clay County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 16.58%, or 2,413 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and central Clay 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 Clay County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay 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 above average compared to other Clay County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 15.12%, or 2,200 people, have BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and north Clay County area. BPS Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Clay County.
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
BPS Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from BPS Telephone Company goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clay County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BPS Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BPS Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clay County fixed wireless providers. BPS Telephone Company 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 Clay County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, BPS Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, AR
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.74%, or 2,000 people, have HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, central, and north Clay County area. HillBilly Wireless Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Clay County.
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
HillBilly Wireless Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from HillBilly Wireless Internet goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HillBilly Wireless Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Clay County fixed wireless providers. HillBilly Wireless Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Clay County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clay County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Clay County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Clay County are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,585 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 99.70% in Clay County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clay 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.
Nearby Counties
- Dunklin County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Obion County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weakley County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baxter County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stewart County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Morrill County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds