| Provider | ||||
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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.006% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.881% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.944% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| AirFiber WISP | $49.95 | 15 - 60 Mbps | Wireless | 45% |
Desert iNET  | $49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 31% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 14% |
*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 - 97.85%
2 providers - 1.01%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 22%, broadband coverage in New River is much lower than the rest of Arizona - 84%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the New River area will have access to DSL, which covers 19% of New River residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 6.370% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.190% of those living in New River.
There are six internet providers serving the New River area, and 1.01% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New River's six 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 | 330.0 Mbps | 252.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 12.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 103.0 Mbps | 73.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in New River.
The largest internet providers in New River are CenturyLink and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to New River.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all New River residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area.
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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 nearly all households in New River covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in New River 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 New River, $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 New River, $1.01.
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 New River. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New River's providers, 507 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 New River covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New River 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 New River, $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 New River, $1.01.
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 New River. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all New River's providers, 507 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in New River with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.006% of households in New River. The next fastest internet provider in New River is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.881% of the area.
Desert iNET offers the cheapest internet in New River with plans starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in New River, $53.73.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New River, covering 0.944% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in New River and is available to 0.881% of households.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
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%.
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