| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 51% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.434% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.789% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Bolt Internet  | $49.99 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 17% |
| Mile High Networks | $39.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 9.885% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.91%
2 providers - 95.48%
3 providers - 1.79%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Prescott 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 Prescott area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Prescott residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 42% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Prescott, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Prescott area, and 95.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prescott's eight internet providers, prices start at $39 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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| Sparklight | 135 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 107 Mbps | 57 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Prescott.
The largest internet providers in Prescott are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Prescott.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Prescott residents, covering 51% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Prescott’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Prescott 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Prescott covering 51% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Prescott 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 Prescott, $51.28.
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 Prescott, $0.54.
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 Prescott. These download speeds are available to 51% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 336 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Prescott covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prescott residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $51.28.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prescott, $0.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Prescott. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 336 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Prescott covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prescott 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 Prescott, $51.28.
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 Prescott, $0.54.
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 Prescott. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 336 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Prescott with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.789% of households in Prescott. The next fastest internet provider in Prescott is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 51% of the area.
Mile High Networks offers the cheapest internet in Prescott with plans starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $51.28.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Prescott, covering 0.434% of the city.
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.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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