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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.701% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 2.205% |
Bluespan  | - | - | Wireless | 1.790% |
*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 - 95.49%
2 providers - 89.12%
3 providers - 0.93%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 79%, broadband coverage in Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff area will have access to cable, which covers 77% of Flagstaff residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 23% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.340% of those living in Flagstaff.
There are five internet providers serving the Flagstaff area, and 89.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Flagstaff's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 84.0 Mbps | 69.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Bluespan | 53.0 Mbps | 8.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| HughesNet | 30.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Optimum | 166.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Flagstaff.
The largest internet providers in Flagstaff are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Flagstaff.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Flagstaff residents, covering 56% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 92% of the area. Flagstaff’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Flagstaff 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Flagstaff covering 56% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, $51.66.
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 Flagstaff, $0.45.
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 Flagstaff. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Flagstaff's providers, 408 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Flagstaff covering 92% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Flagstaff residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Flagstaff, $51.66.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Flagstaff, $0.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Flagstaff. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Flagstaff's providers, 408 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 Flagstaff covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, $51.66.
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 Flagstaff, $0.45.
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 Flagstaff. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Flagstaff's providers, 408 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Flagstaff with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Flagstaff. The next fastest internet provider in Flagstaff is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 56% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Flagstaff with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Flagstaff, $51.66.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Flagstaff, covering 0.701% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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