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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 85% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.240% |
Midvale Telephone Company 
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- | - | Fiber-optic | 5.340% |
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Midvale Telephone Company
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- | - | DSL | 5.340% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Desert iNET
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$49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 44% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 26% |
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Rio Verde Wireless
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$49.95 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
*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 - 93.08%
2 providers - 86.04%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 94%, broadband coverage in the 85262 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 85262 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 87% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 28% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 85262 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 85262 area, and 86.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 85262, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85262 ZIP code are Cox and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all in the 85262 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Cox, which covers 25% of the area. Scottsdale’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 88% of residents in the 85262 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 85262 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85262 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 85262 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 511 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.
Fiber-optic from Cox offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 85262 ZIP code, covering 25% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cox is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 85262 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 85262 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 511 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 85262 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 Scottsdale, $52.98.
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 Scottsdale, $1.02.
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 85262 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 511 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 85262 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet offers 100% availability in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Scottsdale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 85262 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Scottsdale may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Scottsdale DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85262 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 85262. The next fastest internet provider in the 85262 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 25% of the area.
Rio Verde Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 85262 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85262 ZIP code, covering 25% of the city. Midvale Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in 85262 and is available to 5.340% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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