| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
Antietam Cable Television  | $59.95 | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.860% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Simply Bits | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Webhiway Communications | - | - | Wireless | 11% |
| Bluespan | - | - | Wireless | 8.389% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.81%
2 providers - 88.21%
3 providers - 3.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 92%, broadband coverage in Catalina is comparable to the rest of Arizona - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Catalina area will have access to cable, which covers 92% of Catalina residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 2.890% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Catalina, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Catalina area, and 88.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Catalina's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Catalina are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Catalina.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Catalina residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 71% of the area. Catalina’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Catalina residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Catalina covering 92% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Catalina residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Catalina, $51.23.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Catalina, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in Catalina. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Catalina's providers, 129 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Catalina covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Catalina 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 Catalina, $51.23.
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 Catalina, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Catalina. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Catalina's providers, 129 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Catalina covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Catalina 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 Catalina, $51.23.
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 Catalina, $0.87.
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 Catalina. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Catalina's providers, 129 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Catalina with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Catalina. The next fastest internet provider in Catalina is Antietam Cable Television, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 3.860% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Catalina with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Catalina, $51.23.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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