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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 68% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.060% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.800% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 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 | 100 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 21% |
| Mile High Networks | $39.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.58%
3 providers - 4.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 86301 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 86301 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 37% 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 86301 area, and 97.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 86301, prices start at $39 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 86301 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 86301 ZIP code, covering 68% 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 residents in the 86301 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 86301 ZIP code, covering 68% 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 Prescott, $52.00.
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, $0.55.
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 86301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 334 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 all households in the 86301 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 86301 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, $52.00.
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, $0.55.
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 86301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 334 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 86301 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 86301 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $52.00.
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, $0.55.
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 86301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 334 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the 86301 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.800% of households in 86301. The next fastest internet provider in the 86301 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 68% of the area.
Mile High Networks offers the cheapest internet in the 86301 ZIP with service starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $52.00.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 86301 ZIP code, covering 0.060% 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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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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