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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.610% |
Saddleback Communications  | $39.95 | 15 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 64% |
| Saddleback Communications | $39.95 | 15 - 500 Mbps | DSL | 43% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 66% |
*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 - 92.26%
2 providers - 1.61%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 85256 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 85256 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 43% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Scottsdale, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 85256 area, and 1.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 85256, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Saddleback Communications | 48 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Scottsdale.
The largest internet providers serving the 85256 ZIP code are Saddleback Communications and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Saddleback Communications is available to most in the 85256 ZIP code, covering 64% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Saddleback Communications, which covers 43% of the area. Scottsdale’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85256 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Saddleback Communications offers broadband to most households in the 85256 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Saddleback Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 85256 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Saddleback Communications start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $51.65.
Saddleback Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.66 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $2.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Saddleback Communications offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 85256 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 43 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.
DSL from Saddleback Communications offers broadband to about half of households in the 85256 ZIP code, covering 43% of the area.
DSL internet from Saddleback Communications 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 Saddleback Communications start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $51.65.
Saddleback Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.66 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $2.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Saddleback Communications offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 85256 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 43% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 43 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 the 85256 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85256 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 Scottsdale, $51.65.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $2.35.
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 85256 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 43 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 85256 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.610% of households in 85256. The next fastest internet provider in the 85256 ZIP code is Saddleback Communications, offering download speeds up to 500 Mbps to 64% of the area.
Saddleback Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 85256 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $51.65.
Saddleback Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85256 ZIP code, covering 64% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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