In Arizona there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 26.13% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 765 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Arizona

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

19.98%

Avg. Speed:

670 Mbps

Cox Communications | Fiber

Availability:

7.78%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 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 fiber internet available?

Arizona map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 26.13% of Arizona. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Arizona above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Arizona?

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

Arizona map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Arizona home can get up to 765 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arizona.

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

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Arizona?

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

 

Fiber 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.

Centurylink Fiber in Arizona

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 19.98%, or 1,271,425 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, south, southeast, southwest, north, and northwest Arizona area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Arizona.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout Arizona. The fastest plan anyone in Arizona can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arizona customers is up to 670 Mbps.

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

  • 66.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 750.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 21.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona fiber providers. Centurylink offers 20 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 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 637 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Arizona fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 750.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 22.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Cox Communications Fiber in Arizona

Cox fiber coverage

About 7.78%, or 495,154 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, west, south, southeast, and southwest Arizona area. Cox 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.

 

Cox Communications fiber download speeds

Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arizona. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is above average. There are 2 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 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Arizona customers is up to 1,000 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.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications fiber upload speeds

In Arizona download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Arizona fiber 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 946 Mbps.

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

  • 94.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Arizona Fiber 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 fiber internet in Arizona compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Arizona are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 765 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 26.13% in Arizona.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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
Fiber Coverage
14.62%
38.86%
8.88%
35.17%
0.00%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
65.08%
0.00%
0.28%
78.54%
0.00%

What does fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • California: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

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