In Newton County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 96.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 132 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 Newton 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 Newton County are not shown.
Newton 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 96.26% of Newton 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 Wave Rural Connect. Now you can call companies in Newton County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Newton County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Newton County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Newton County home can get up to 132 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newton County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Newton County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Newton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newton County you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.84% of Newton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.09% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 57.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 31.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.74% of Newton County homes.
Internet Market Health in Newton County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Newton 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 Newton County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Newton County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Newton County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Newton County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Newton County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newton County, along with details on where in Newton County and at what speeds.
Ritter Communications DSL in Newton County, AR
Ritter Communications DSL coverage
About 92.26%, or 6,666 people, have Ritter Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newton County area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newton County.
Ritter Communications DSL download speeds
Ritter Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ritter Communications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newton County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications DSL upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ritter Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Newton County DSL providers. Ritter Communications 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 Newton County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ritter Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Newton County, AR
Windstream DSL coverage
About 7.47%, or 540 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, and northwest Newton 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 Newton County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton 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 Newton County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Newton 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 Newton County DSL providers. Windstream 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 Newton County is up to 69 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.8% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Newton County, AR
Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage
About 2.95%, or 213 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Newton County area. Wave Rural Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Newton County.
Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds
Wave Rural Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Rural Connect is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Newton County fiber providers. Wave Rural Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton 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
Windstream Fiber in Newton County, AR
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.18%, or 85 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Newton 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 Newton County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Newton County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton 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
Cox Communications Cable in Newton County, AR
Cox cable coverage
About 1.09%, or 79 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Newton County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Newton County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newton County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 42.46%, or 3,068 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, central, north, southwest, west, northwest, and southeast Newton 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 some of Newton 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 Newton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton 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 Newton County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 62.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newton 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 below average compared to other Newton 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 Newton 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Reynolds Media Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Reynolds Media fixed wireless coverage
About 19.18%, or 1,386 people, have Reynolds Media fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, north, east, and south Newton County area. Reynolds Media is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Newton County.
Reynolds Media fixed wireless download speeds
Reynolds Media is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Reynolds Media fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Reynolds Media goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Reynolds Media fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Reynolds Media fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Reynolds Media is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newton County fixed wireless providers. Reynolds Media offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.27%, or 525 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, and northwest Newton 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 Newton County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newton 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 Newton County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.27%, or 525 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, and northwest Newton 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 Newton County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton 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 Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Newton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Newton County, AR
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 1.37%, or 99 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Newton 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 Newton County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Newton County. The fastest plan anyone in Newton County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newton County customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Newton County fixed wireless 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 Newton County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
Newton County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Newton County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Newton County are much slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 132 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 96.26% in Newton County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newton 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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