In Tempe there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 39.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 866 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 Tempe
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Tempe are not shown.
Tempe Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Tempe is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 39.37% of Tempe. 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 Tempe above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Tempe?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Tempe.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Tempe home can get up to 866 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.98% 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 12 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tempe.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Tempe, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Tempe?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tempe you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.34% of Tempe homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.32% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tempe homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tempe, along with details on where in Tempe and at what speeds.
Centurylink Fiber in Tempe, AZ
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 24.82%, or 40,158 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tempe 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 Tempe.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tempe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Tempe. The fastest plan anyone in Tempe can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tempe customers is up to 728 Mbps.
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- 74.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Tempe 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 the slowest compared to other Tempe fiber providers. Centurylink offers 10 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tempe is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 713 Mbps.
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- 74.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Tempe, AZ
Cox fiber coverage
About 17.98%, or 29,092 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, north, northeast, east, northwest, southeast, and southwest Tempe area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tempe.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tempe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tempe. The fastest plan anyone in Tempe can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tempe customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Tempe download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tempe fiber providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tempe is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 973 Mbps.
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- 97.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Tempe Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tempe or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Tempe compare to the rest of Arizona?
Fiber internet speeds in Tempe are comparable versus the average speeds in Arizona: 961 Mbps in Arizona versus 866 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arizona is 85.19% versus 39.37% in Tempe.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tempe are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Guadalupe, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chandler, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mesa, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise Valley, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gilbert, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sun Lakes, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sacate, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Murfreesboro, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yonkers, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Evansville, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Coral, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux Falls, SD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Overland Park, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds