In Maricopa County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.84% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Maricopa County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Maricopa County are not shown.
Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.84% of Maricopa County. 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 Maricopa County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Maricopa County.
How fast are internet speeds in Maricopa County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Maricopa County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Maricopa County home can get up to 941 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,250 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Maricopa County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Maricopa County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Maricopa County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Maricopa County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.58% of Maricopa County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.27% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Maricopa County homes.
Internet Market Health in Maricopa County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Maricopa County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Maricopa County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Maricopa County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Maricopa County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Maricopa County, along with details on where in Maricopa County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Maricopa County, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 92.04%, or 3,513,239 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Maricopa County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Maricopa County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 22.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 below average compared to other Maricopa County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 19 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 48.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Maricopa County, AZ
Cox cable coverage
About 89.84%, or 3,429,311 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Maricopa County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Maricopa County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County cable providers. Cox offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County 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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- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Maricopa County, AZ
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 26.05%, or 994,458 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 18 different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Maricopa County customers is up to 668 Mbps.
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- 66.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 22.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.7% 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
- 0.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 19 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County 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 635 Mbps.
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- 66.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% 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
- 0.5% 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 Maricopa County, AZ
Cox fiber coverage
About 12.36%, or 471,931 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Maricopa County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 the fastest compared to other Maricopa County fiber providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County 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 952 Mbps.
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- 95.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Triad Wireless Fixed Wireless in Maricopa County, AZ
Triad Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 98.17%, or 3,747,440 people, have Triad Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County area. Triad Wireless is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Maricopa County.
Triad Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Triad Wireless is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Triad Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Triad Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Maricopa County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Triad Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County fixed wireless providers. Triad Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.35%, or 3,143,358 people, have Phoenix Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County area. Phoenix Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Maricopa County.
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Phoenix Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Phoenix Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Phoenix Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Maricopa County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Phoenix Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County fixed wireless providers. Phoenix Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County, AZ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 23.55%, or 898,894 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County.
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 Maricopa County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
TREPIC Networks Fixed Wireless in Maricopa County, AZ
TREPIC Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 3.90%, or 148,764 people, have TREPIC Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Maricopa County area. TREPIC Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maricopa County.
TREPIC Networks fixed wireless download speeds
TREPIC Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TREPIC Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from TREPIC Networks goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Maricopa County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
TREPIC Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Maricopa County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TREPIC Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, TREPIC Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maricopa County fixed wireless providers. TREPIC Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Desert iNET Fixed Wireless in Maricopa County, AZ
Desert iNET fixed wireless coverage
About 1.15%, or 43,850 people, have Desert iNET fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Maricopa County area. Desert iNET is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maricopa County.
Desert iNET fixed wireless download speeds
Desert iNET is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maricopa County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Desert iNET fixed wireless is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Maricopa County. The fastest plan anyone in Maricopa County can order from Desert iNET goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Maricopa County customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 330.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 220.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 67.7% up to 55.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 27.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
Desert iNET fixed wireless upload speeds
In Maricopa County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Desert iNET fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Desert iNET is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maricopa County fixed wireless providers. Desert iNET offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maricopa County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.1 Mbps. On average, Desert iNET customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 330.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 220.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 11.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.1 Mbps
Maricopa County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Maricopa County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Maricopa County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Internet speeds in Maricopa County are comparable versus the average speeds in Arizona: 861 Mbps in Arizona versus 941 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arizona is 99.49% versus 99.84% in Maricopa County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Maricopa County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Pinal County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gila County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yavapai County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pima County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Paz County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Graham County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yuma County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Navajo County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Harris County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds