Internet providers in 85201

85201 internet providers

Provider
Cox $49.99 100 - 1,000 Mbps Cable 97%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 Mbps DSL 73%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 Mbps Fiber-optic 4.730%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 Mbps Satellite 100%
PhoenixInternet - - Wireless 100%
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85201 internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in the 85201 ZIP code 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 85201 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 17% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.600% of those living in the 85201 ZIP code.

There are four internet providers serving the 85201 area, and 86.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 85201, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in 85201

The largest internet providers serving the 85201 ZIP code are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.

Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all in the 85201 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 73% of the area. Mesa’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85201 ZIP code.

Cox cable internet

Provider
Cox
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

30 Mbps

Average availability

97%

Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 85201 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.

Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Mesa, $54.99.

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 Mesa, $1.15.

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 85201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mesa's providers, 488 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

73%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 85201 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Mesa, $54.99.

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 Mesa, $1.15.

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 85201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mesa's providers, 488 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 85201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85201 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Mesa, $54.99.

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 Mesa, $1.15.

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 85201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mesa's providers, 488 Mbps.

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Internet providers in 85201 frequently asked questions

Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 85201. The next fastest internet provider in the 85201 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 73% of the area.

Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 85201 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Mesa, $54.99.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85201 ZIP code, covering 4.730% of the city.

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.

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.

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.