In Oakland there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Oakland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Oakland
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Internet service is available in 98.02% of Oakland. 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 NEXT by NAEC. Now you can call companies in Oakland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oakland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.02% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.02% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.98% of Oakland homes.
Internet Market Health in Oakland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oakland 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 Oakland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Oakland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oakland 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Oakland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Oakland needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Oakland, AR
NEXT by NAEC fiber coverage
About 98.02%, or 694 people, have NEXT by NAEC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. NEXT by NAEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
NEXT by NAEC fiber download speeds
NEXT by NAEC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NEXT by NAEC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from NEXT by NAEC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NEXT by NAEC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NEXT by NAEC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. NEXT by NAEC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Oakland, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 82.34%, or 583 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, north, central, east, northeast, and west Oakland area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 31.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 fastest compared to other Oakland DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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
- 37.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Natco DSL in Oakland, AR
Natco DSL coverage
About 3.11%, or 22 people, have Natco DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Oakland area. Natco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
Natco DSL download speeds
Natco is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Natco DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Natco goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Natco DSL upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Natco DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Natco is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Oakland DSL providers. Natco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Oakland, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 2.97%, or 21 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Oakland area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.54%, or 641 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
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 Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 slowest compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.17%, or 72 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Oakland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Oakland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oakland compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Oakland are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 98.02% in Oakland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Pontiac, MO: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bull Shoals, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeview, AR: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Sundown, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Midway, AR: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Three Brothers, AR: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Isabella, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Peel, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mammoth, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ocie, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sankertown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeside, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leemaster, VA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lester, SC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lignum, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lindsey, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Little City, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Sauk, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Locust, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds