| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 89% |
Golden Valley Cable & Communications  | $29.95 | 1 - 66 Mbps | Cable | 57% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Golden Valley Cable & Communications | $29.95 | 1 - 66 Mbps | Wireless | 34% |
*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.
Need help?At 99%, broadband coverage in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Golden Valley residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Golden Valley, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Golden Valley area, and 51.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Golden Valley's four internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 66 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 27.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 7.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Golden Valley.
The largest internet providers in Golden Valley are Frontier, Golden Valley Cable & Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Golden Valley.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Golden Valley residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Golden Valley Cable & Communications, which covers 57% of the area. Golden Valley’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Golden Valley 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Golden Valley covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Golden Valley 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Golden Valley, $46.64.
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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 Golden Valley Cable & Communications offers broadband to about half of households in Golden Valley covering 57% of the area.
Golden Valley Cable & Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Golden Valley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Golden Valley Cable & Communications start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Golden Valley, $46.64.
Golden Valley Cable & Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $29.95 per Mbps, significantly lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Golden Valley, $3.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Golden Valley Cable & Communications offers download speeds up to 66 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Golden Valley. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Golden Valley's providers, 26 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 Golden Valley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley, $46.64.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Golden Valley, $3.33.
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 Golden Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Golden Valley's providers, 26 Mbps.
Golden Valley Cable & Communications is the fastest internet provider in Golden Valley with download speeds up to 66 Mbps. These speeds are available to 57% of households in Golden Valley. The next fastest internet provider in Golden Valley is Golden Valley Cable & Communications, offering download speeds up to 66 Mbps to 34% of the area.
Golden Valley Cable & Communications offers the cheapest internet in Golden Valley with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Golden Valley, $46.64.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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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