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| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 53% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.540% |
Zona Communications  | $65.00 | 300 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.590% |
| 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 - 98.11%
2 providers - 52.78%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 87%, broadband coverage in the 85387 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Arizona - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 85387 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 62% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 30% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in the 85387 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 85387 area, and 52.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 85387, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 226 Mbps | 115 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 369 Mbps | 127 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Surprise.
The largest internet providers serving the 85387 ZIP code are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to most in the 85387 ZIP code, covering 53% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 89% of the area. Surprise’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85387 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to about half of households in the 85387 ZIP code, covering 53% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85387 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Surprise, $52.49.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Surprise, $0.56.
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 85387 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Surprise's providers, 391 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 85387 ZIP code, covering 89% 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 Surprise, $52.49.
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 Surprise, $0.56.
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 85387 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Surprise's providers, 391 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 85387 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85387 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 Surprise, $52.49.
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 Surprise, $0.56.
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 85387 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Surprise's providers, 391 Mbps.
Zona Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 85387 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.590% of households in 85387. The next fastest internet provider in the 85387 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 53% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 85387 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Surprise, $52.49.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85387 ZIP code, covering 3.540% of the city. Zona Communications also offers fiber internet in 85387 and is available to 1.590% of households.
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.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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