Compare 85602 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Benson – 67 Mbps
AZ – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Benson – 12 Mbps
AZ – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Benson.
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Internet providers in 85602
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85602 internet providers
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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 46% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 53% |
Midvale Telephone Company  | - | - | DSL | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | 4 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Simply Bits | - | 10 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 3.470% |
| Bluespan | - | - | Wireless | 2.740% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?85602 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6121
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 83.17%
2 providers - 55.19%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 83%, broadband coverage in the 85602 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Arizona - 84%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 85602 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 83% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 46% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Benson, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 85602 area, and 55.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 85602, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Benson
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 127 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Midvale Telephone Company | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 21 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 38 Mbps | 6 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Benson.
Top high-speed internet providers in 85602
The largest internet providers serving the 85602 ZIP code are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to many in the 85602 ZIP code, covering 46% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 53% of the area. Benson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85602 ZIP code.
Cox cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Cox offers broadband to about half of households in the 85602 ZIP code, covering 46% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85602 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Benson, $53.73.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Benson, $1.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 85602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Benson's providers, 109 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in the 85602 ZIP code, covering 53% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Benson, $53.73.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Benson, $1.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 85602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Benson's providers, 109 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 85602 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85602 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Benson, $53.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Benson, $1.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 85602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Benson's providers, 109 Mbps.
Internet providers in 85602 frequently asked questions
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85602 ZIP code with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 46% of households in 85602. The next fastest internet provider in the 85602 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 53% of the area.
TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP offers the cheapest internet in the 85602 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Benson, $53.73.
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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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