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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.729% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 57% |
Desert iNET  | $49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.397% |
*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 - 99.58%
2 providers - 96.64%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fountain Hills is slightly higher than the rest of Arizona - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Fountain Hills area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fountain Hills residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 29% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 14% of those living in Fountain Hills.
There are five internet providers serving the Fountain Hills area, and 96.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fountain Hills's five internet providers, prices start at $49.95 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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| Cox | 160.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 14.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fountain Hills.
The largest internet providers in Fountain Hills are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Fountain Hills.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Fountain Hills residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 71% of the area. Fountain Hills’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fountain Hills 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Fountain Hills covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fountain Hills, $0.88.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Fountain Hills. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fountain Hills's providers, 371 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 Fountain Hills covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills, $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 Fountain Hills, $0.88.
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 Fountain Hills. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fountain Hills's providers, 371 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 Fountain Hills covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills, $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 Fountain Hills, $0.88.
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 Fountain Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fountain Hills's providers, 371 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Fountain Hills with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Fountain Hills. The next fastest internet provider in Fountain Hills is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.729% of the area.
Desert iNET offers the cheapest internet in Fountain Hills with plans starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fountain Hills, $53.73.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fountain Hills, covering 0.729% 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.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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