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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.351% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Bolt Internet  | $49.99 | 100 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Mile High Networks | $39.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 26% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 19% |
*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 - 98.25%
2 providers - 95.41%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Prescott Valley 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 Valley area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Prescott Valley residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 68% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Prescott Valley.
There are seven internet providers serving the Prescott Valley area, and 95.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prescott Valley's seven internet providers, prices start at $39 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 79.0 Mbps | 34.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 19.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Sparklight | 181.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Prescott Valley.
The largest internet providers in Prescott Valley are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Prescott Valley.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Prescott Valley residents, covering 72% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 98% of the area. Prescott Valley’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Prescott Valley 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Prescott Valley covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Prescott Valley 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 Valley, $54.00.
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 Valley, $0.89.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott Valley's providers, 222 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.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to nearly all households in Prescott Valley covering 98% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prescott Valley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Prescott Valley, $54.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prescott Valley, $0.89.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott Valley's providers, 222 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 Prescott Valley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prescott Valley 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 Valley, $54.00.
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 Valley, $0.89.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prescott Valley's providers, 222 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Prescott Valley with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 72% of households in Prescott Valley. The next fastest internet provider in Prescott Valley is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 4.351% of the area.
Mile High Networks offers the cheapest internet in Prescott Valley with plans starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prescott Valley, $54.00.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Prescott Valley, covering 4.351% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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