Internet providers in Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
ZIP code 71854 is in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Texarkana 71854: local snapshot
About 82% of the 13,965 households in 71854 have a broadband subscription, 2 points below the Arkansas average of 84%. That ranks 71854#229 of 528 ZIP codes in Arkansas for broadband adoption. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Texarkana, Arkansas
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 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.
What to know about internet in Texarkana 71854
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.
The median age of residents is 39.
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 71854?
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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