In Union County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 95.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,270 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Union County
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Internet service is available in 95.60% of Union 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Union County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 1,270 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 7.59% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Union County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.86% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.40% of Union County homes.
Internet Market Health in Union County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Union County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Union 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. Union 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, Union County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Union County, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 79.31%, or 30,972 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Union County, AR
AT&T DSL coverage
About 54.97%, or 21,468 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Union County 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 slowest compared to other Union County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Union County, AR
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 54.97%, or 21,468 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Union County 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 slowest compared to other Union County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas Fiber in Union County, AR
TCW fiber coverage
About 14.10%, or 5,505 people, have TCW fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, and north Union County area. TCW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas fiber download speeds
TCW is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TCW fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from TCW goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
The Computer Works (TCW) of Arkansas fiber upload speeds
In Union 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 below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. TCW offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, AR
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 7.59%, or 2,964 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, east, and north Union 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 Union County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Union County, AR
AT&T fiber coverage
About 7.59%, or 2,964 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, east, and north Union 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 Union County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Union County, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 2.86%, or 1,116 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Union County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 33.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 51.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AIRECAST Fiber in Union County, AR
AIRECAST fiber coverage
About 1.39%, or 543 people, have AIRECAST fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Union County area. AIRECAST is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
AIRECAST fiber download speeds
AIRECAST is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AIRECAST fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AIRECAST goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AIRECAST fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AIRECAST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AIRECAST is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Union County fiber providers. AIRECAST offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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
Bayou Cable Cable in Union County, AR
Bayou Cable cable coverage
About 1.36%, or 531 people, have Bayou Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Union County area. Bayou Cable is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Bayou Cable cable download speeds
Bayou Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bayou Cable cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Bayou Cable goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Bayou Cable cable upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bayou Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bayou Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Union County cable providers. Bayou Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.90%, or 33,549 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 above average compared to other Union 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 Union 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 12 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.33%, or 23,952 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Union County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 the fastest compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union County, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.16%, or 9,437 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County 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 Union County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Union County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union County, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.16%, or 9,437 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County 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 Union County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Union County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Union County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Union County are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,270 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 95.60% in Union County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Columbia County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ashley County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humphreys County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Titus County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delta County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lee County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Louisa County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds