Who is our top ranked provider in Farmington AR? [Updated]

Best Farmington Internet Service Providers

Farmington, AR has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Farmington. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Farmington is Cox. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Cox	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	49.2%
2	D D & B	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	47.5%
3	Ozarks Electric	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	30.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Farmington AR Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Farmington have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Farmington are compared to Washington County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Arkansas overall?
Average download speeds in Farmington of 51.18 Mbps are faster than the Washington County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Arkansas.

Farmington Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Farmington is 15.84 Mbps. This is 39.9% faster than the Washington County average and 36.6% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 85.0% of Washington County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 73.3% of Washington County residents
The average internet download speed in Washington County is 36.56 Mbps based upon 492248 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Farmington is 100.7% faster than the average in Arkansas and 58% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Farmington is 51.18 Mbps based upon 14784 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Farmington residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Farmington, Arkansas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Farmington?

Cox, D D & B and Ozarks Electric with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Farmington.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Farmington, Arkansas?

The following zip codes were used: 72704, 72730 and 72753

How do the internet speeds in Farmington compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Click through to see how the Farmington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alma, Cotter, Forrest City, Judsonia, Kibler, Sheridan, Trumann

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Farmington - Cox, D D & B and Ozarks Electric.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Farmington, Arkansas?

Cox provides broadband internet service to 49.2% of Farmington.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Farmington Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.