In Pope County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 96.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,420 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
12 Internet Service Providers in Pope 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 Pope County are not shown.
Pope County 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 Pope County
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 96.85% of Pope 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 Ritter Communications. Now you can call companies in Pope County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pope County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pope County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pope County home can get up to 2,420 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 29.12% 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 Pope County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Pope County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pope County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pope 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 69.03% of Pope County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.15% of Pope County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pope County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pope 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 Pope County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Pope 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, Pope County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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. Pope 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, Pope County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pope County, along with details on where in Pope County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Pope County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 76.69%, or 48,610 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Pope County 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 Pope County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Pope County, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 74.59%, or 47,277 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope 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 Pope County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Pope 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 fastest compared to other Pope 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 Pope 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Pope County, AR
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 49.83%, or 31,582 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, southeast, north, and east Pope County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pope County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope 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 Pope County customers is up to 1,961 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Pope County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Pope 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 1,961 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Pope County, AR
Ritter Communications fiber coverage
About 29.12%, or 18,456 people, have Ritter Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, northeast, south, west, northwest, and north Pope County area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pope County.
Ritter Communications fiber download speeds
Ritter Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ritter Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ritter Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pope County fiber providers. Ritter Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas Fiber in Pope County, AR
TCW fiber coverage
About 25.64%, or 16,250 people, have TCW fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, southeast, and central Pope County area. TCW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pope County.
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas fiber download speeds
TCW is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TCW fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from TCW goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TCW fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TCW is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Pope County fiber providers. TCW offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect Fiber in Pope County, AR
Wave Rural Connect fiber coverage
About 7.37%, or 4,672 people, have Wave Rural Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and northeast Pope 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 Pope County.
Wave Rural Connect fiber download speeds
Wave Rural Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wave Rural Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Wave Rural Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wave Rural Connect fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wave Rural Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Rural Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Pope 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 Pope County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pope County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.33%, or 55,985 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope 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 most of Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope 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 Pope County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pope County, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 73.16%, or 46,371 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope 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 Pope County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope 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 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pope County, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 73.16%, or 46,371 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope 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 Pope County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope 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 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pope County, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.69%, or 44,172 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pope 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 one of the fastest compared to other Pope County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cowboy Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Pope County, AR
Cowboy Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.85%, or 14,485 people, have Cowboy Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, east, central, and north Pope County area. Cowboy Internet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pope County.
Cowboy Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Cowboy Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cowboy Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Cowboy Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pope County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cowboy Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cowboy Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cowboy Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Pope County fixed wireless providers. Cowboy Internet 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 Pope County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Cowboy Internet customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pope County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pope County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pope County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Pope County are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 2,420 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 96.85% in Pope County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pope 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
- Conway County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sebastian County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodruff County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haskell County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Boone County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lauderdale County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tehama County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taney County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surry County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Starr County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanly County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Joseph County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Robertson County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds