In Stanford there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Stanford
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 Stanford are not shown.
Stanford 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Stanford. 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 EMPOWER Broadband. Now you can call companies in Stanford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stanford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stanford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stanford 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 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Stanford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanford you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Stanford 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 less than 1% of Stanford homes.
Internet Market Health in Stanford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stanford 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 Stanford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Stanford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stanford homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Stanford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 5 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, Stanford is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanford, along with details on where in Stanford and at what speeds.
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Stanford, AR
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 418 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Stanford.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Stanford download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanford fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Stanford, AR
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 24.16%, or 101 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and central Stanford area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stanford.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Stanford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Stanford DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Stanford, AR
AT&T DSL coverage
About 24.16%, or 101 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and central Stanford area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stanford.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Stanford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Stanford DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stanford, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 418 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Stanford.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford 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 Stanford, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 418 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Stanford.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stanford, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.65%, or 358 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford 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 Stanford.
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 Stanford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanford customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Stanford 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Stanford, AR
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.24%, or 256 people, have HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, north, west, and southwest Stanford area. HillBilly Wireless Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stanford.
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
HillBilly Wireless Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from HillBilly Wireless Internet goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stanford 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 the fastest compared to other Stanford fixed wireless providers. HillBilly Wireless Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Stanford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stanford compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Stanford 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 100.00% in Stanford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanford 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
- Beech Grove, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Walcott, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Evening Star, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Finch, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Faulknerville, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Light, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Oak Grove Heights, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Paragould, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaplaine, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Corner, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hubbard, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jewett, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ithaca, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isenhour, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Irwin, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Irondale, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Iona, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingold, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingleside, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indianola, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds