In Central Phoenix there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 981 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Central Phoenix
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central Phoenix are not shown.
Central Phoenix Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Central Phoenix is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Central Phoenix. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Triad Wireless. Call one of the companies with service in Central Phoenix above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Central Phoenix.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Phoenix?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Phoenix.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Phoenix home can get up to 981 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Phoenix.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Central Phoenix, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Phoenix?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Phoenix you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.44% of Central Phoenix homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.02% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Central Phoenix homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Phoenix
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Phoenix internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Central Phoenix based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Central Phoenix internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Phoenix homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central Phoenix internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Central Phoenix is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Phoenix, along with details on where in Central Phoenix and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.87%, or 55,845 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Phoenix DSL providers. Centurylink offers 16 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 8.9 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Cox cable coverage
About 95.56%, or 53,978 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 the slowest compared to other Central Phoenix cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 18.78%, or 10,610 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, northwest, west, north, east, central, and south Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 680 Mbps.
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- 68.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 fastest compared to other Central Phoenix fiber providers. Centurylink offers 9 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix 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 653 Mbps.
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- 68.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.57%, or 887 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, central, southeast, northwest, and west Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix fiber providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix 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 648 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Triad Wireless Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Triad Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 56,484 people, have Triad Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Triad Wireless is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Central Phoenix.
Triad Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Triad Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Triad Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Triad Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Triad Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Triad Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Triad Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. Triad Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Phoenix Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 56,484 people, have Phoenix Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Phoenix Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Central Phoenix.
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Phoenix Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Phoenix Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Phoenix Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Phoenix Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Phoenix Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. Phoenix Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 23.29%, or 13,155 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Central Phoenix.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Phoenix Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Phoenix or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Phoenix compare to the rest of Phoenix?
Internet speeds in Central Phoenix are comparable versus the average speeds in Phoenix: 974 Mbps in Phoenix versus 981 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Phoenix is 99.99% versus 100.00% in Central Phoenix.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Phoenix are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Encanto, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunset, Tempe, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Estrella, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, Tempe, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ntna-College, Tempe, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Park, Tempe, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mission, San Francisco, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Heights, Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Havana, Miami, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris Heights, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Uptown, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, faster speeds