Internet providers in Texarkana, AR
Texarkana is a city in Arkansas with about 29,343 residents and roughly 15,493 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Texarkana, AR
Share of residential locations in Texarkana where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Kinetic / Windstream | Fiber, DSL | 87% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 80% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 76% | Check availability |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 72% | Check availability |
| 6 | Red River Cellular Telephone | Fiber | 28% | |
| 7 | Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative | Fiber | 14% | |
| 8 | E. Ritter Communications Holdings | Fiber, Cable, DSL | 11% | |
| 9 | Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | Fiber | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Texarkana
Sparklight reports service to the most residential locations in Texarkana, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Sparklight, Kinetic / Windstream, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Red River Cellular Telephone (28%) and Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative (14%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Texarkana?
Fiber is widely available: about 78% of locations in Texarkana can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 78% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 93% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Texarkana that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Texarkana at a glance
About 83% of households in Texarkana have a broadband subscription, 1 points below the Arkansas average of 84%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Texarkana?
Yes, in part. About 78% of residential locations in Texarkana can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 78% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Texarkana?
Sparklight reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Texarkana, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Texarkana?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Texarkana, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Texarkana?
Fiber providers reporting service in Texarkana include Red River Cellular Telephone (28% of locations) and Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative (14% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Texarkana?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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