In Arizona there are 7 residential Cable providers covering 85.19% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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.

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Arizona

Cox Communications | Cable

Availability:

66.56%

Avg. Speed:

987 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

5.29%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Suddenlink | Cable

Availability:

4.87%

Avg. Speed:

673 Mbps

Sparklight | Cable

Availability:

3.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

2.80%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

2.32%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Orbitel Communications | Cable

Availability:

1.10%

Avg. Speed:

286 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Arizona are not shown.

 

Arizona Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Arizona is cable internet available?

Arizona map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 85.19% of Arizona. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Arizona above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Arizona?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Arizona.

Arizona map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Arizona home can get up to 961 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arizona.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Arizona, and slower in the north areas of the state.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Arizona?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Arizona you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.43% of Arizona homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 76.95% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.98%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.13%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Arizona homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Arizona, along with details on where in Arizona and at what speeds.

Cox Communications Cable in Arizona

Cox cable coverage

About 66.56%, or 4,236,293 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, south, southeast, southwest, and east Arizona area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Arizona.

 

Cox Communications cable download speeds

Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arizona customers is up to 987 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 150.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona cable providers. Cox offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.

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Cox's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Arizona

XFINITY cable coverage

About 5.29%, or 336,744 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south and southeast Arizona area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Arizona customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Suddenlink Cable in Arizona

Suddenlink cable coverage

About 4.87%, or 309,815 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and central Arizona area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

Suddenlink cable download speeds

Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arizona customers is up to 673 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Suddenlink customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 55.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

Suddenlink cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona cable providers. Suddenlink offers 10 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.

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Suddenlink's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 55.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

Sparklight Cable in Arizona

Sparklight cable coverage

About 3.95%, or 251,091 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Arizona area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

Sparklight cable download speeds

Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Arizona customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sparklight customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sparklight cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Arizona cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sparklight's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Arizona

Spectrum cable coverage

About 2.80%, or 178,228 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest and southeast Arizona area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Arizona customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in Arizona

Mediacom cable coverage

About 2.32%, or 147,889 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, central, and southeast Arizona area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Arizona customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mediacom customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Arizona cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Orbitel Communications Cable in Arizona

Orbitel Communications cable coverage

About 1.10%, or 70,214 people, have Orbitel Communications cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Arizona area. Orbitel Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Arizona.

 

Orbitel Communications cable download speeds

Orbitel Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Orbitel Communications cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Orbitel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arizona customers is up to 286 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Orbitel Communications customers in Arizona. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 89.3% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Orbitel Communications cable upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Orbitel Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Orbitel Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Arizona cable providers. Orbitel Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arizona is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Orbitel Communications customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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Orbitel Communications's Arizona cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 89.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Arizona Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Arizona or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Arizona compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in Arizona are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 961 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 85.19% in Arizona.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Arizona are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
85.47%
68.20%
79.06%
88.23%
0.00%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
65.20%
10.01%
86.24%
88.84%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • New Mexico: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • California: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Texas: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Oklahoma: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Kansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Nebraska: less cable coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Indiana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Tennessee: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Washington: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Minnesota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Virginia: more cable coverage, faster speeds