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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| 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 | 99% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 20% |
| Mile High Networks | $39.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 7.420% |
| Freeway Networks | - | - | Wireless | 1.270% |
*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 - 98.69%
2 providers - 97.68%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 86303 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 86303 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 43% 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 86303 area, and 97.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 86303, prices start at $39 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 86303 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 86303 ZIP code, covering 67% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 98% of the area. Prescott’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 86303 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 86303 ZIP code, covering 67% 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, $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, $0.90.
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 86303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 205 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 the 86303 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 86303 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, $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, $0.90.
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 86303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 205 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 86303 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 86303 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, $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, $0.90.
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 86303 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, 205 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 86303 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 67% of households in 86303. The next fastest internet provider in the 86303 ZIP code is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Mile High Networks offers the cheapest internet in the 86303 ZIP with service starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $54.00.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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