| Provider | ||||
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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.380% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 99.67%
2 providers - 95.40%
3 providers - 0.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 85042 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 85042 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 41% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.870% of those living in the 85042 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 85042 area, and 95.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 85042, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85042 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 85042 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 59% of the area. Phoenix’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85042 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 85042 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85042 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 Phoenix, $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 Phoenix, $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 85042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Phoenix's providers, 488 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 about half of households in the 85042 ZIP code, covering 59% 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 Phoenix, $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 Phoenix, $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 85042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Phoenix's providers, 488 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 the 85042 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85042 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 Phoenix, $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 Phoenix, $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 85042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Phoenix's providers, 488 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85042 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 85042. The next fastest internet provider in the 85042 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 59% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 85042 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Phoenix, $54.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85042 ZIP code, covering 2.380% of the city.
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