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Internet providers in Lake of the Woods, AZ
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Lake of the Woods, AZ internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Sparklight | $30 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TWN Communications | $49.95 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Smith Bagley, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 1.514% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Lake of the Woods internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Lake of the Woods residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Lake of the Woods, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Lake of the Woods area, and 93.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake of the Woods's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Lake of the Woods
The largest internet providers in Lake of the Woods are Frontier, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake of the Woods.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Lake of the Woods residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Lake of the Woods’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake of the Woods residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake of the Woods covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Lake of the Woods 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $41.98.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake of the Woods, $3.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Lake of the Woods. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake of the Woods's providers, 265 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Lake of the Woods covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake of the Woods residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $41.98.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake of the Woods, $3.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Lake of the Woods. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake of the Woods's providers, 265 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Lake of the Woods covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake of the Woods 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $41.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake of the Woods, $3.23.
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 Lake of the Woods. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake of the Woods's providers, 265 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Lake of the Woods?
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Lake of the Woods with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lake of the Woods. The next fastest internet provider in Lake of the Woods is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Lake of the Woods?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Lake of the Woods with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $41.98.
How much speed do I need for streaming?
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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