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Internet providers in Tucson, AZ

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What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Tucson are, on average, getting download speeds of 148 Mbps and upload speeds of 23 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

Light

Internet use

1 to 2

Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

50 to 100 Mbps

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Moderate

Internet use

3 - 4

The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

75 to 200 Mbps

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High

Internet use

The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

100 to 200 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

200 to 300 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

400 to 500 Mbps

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Light

Internet use

1 to 2

Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

50 to 100 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.

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Moderate

Internet use

3 - 4

The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

75 to 200 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.

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High

Internet use

5+

The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

100 to 200 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

200 to 300 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

400 to 500 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.

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Best internet provider in Tucson - Allconnect's Choice

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Tucson is CenturyLink, with their fiber plans covering 100% of the city. CenturyLink internet plans start at $50 with speeds up to 500 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

Monthly Price Range

Available Speeds

Contract Length

Plans starting at

$50/mo.

Available speeds

500 Mbps

None

Call to order

(844) 451-2720 Check with CenturyLink

Plans starting at

$50/mo.

Available speeds

500 Mbps

Contract length

None

Call to order: (844) 451-2720

Check with CenturyLink

Cheapest internet providers in Tucson, AZ

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

HughesNet has the cheapest internet plans in Tucson, starting at 15 Mbps for $49.99/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest internet plans

HughesNet

Cheapest Plan

Monthly price

$49.99/mo.

Download speed

Up to 15 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Fastest internet providers in Tucson, AZ

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that CenturyLink and Viasat offer the fastest internet in Tucson.

CenturyLink has fiber internet speeds starting at $50.00/mo. for up to 500 Mbps while Viasat offers plans up to 100 Mbps for their satellite internet.

Fastest internet plans

CenturyLink

Fastest Plan

Monthly price

$50.00/mo.

Download speed

Up to 500 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Fiber

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Viasat

Next Best Plan

Monthly price

$199.99/mo.

Download speed

Up to 100 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Most available internet providers in Tucson, AZ

The most available ISPs in Tucson are CenturyLink and HughesNet which serve 100% of the area.

Most available internet plans

CenturyLink

Most Available Plan

Monthly price

$50.00/mo.

Download speed

500 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Fiber

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

HughesNet

Next Best Plan

Monthly price

$49.99/mo.

Download speed

25 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

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Compare top internet services in Tucson, AZ

Provider	Monthly price range	Download speed range	Connection type
CenturyLink	$50/mo.	500 Mbps	Fiber Reliability High	Check with CenturyLink Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720
HughesNet	$49.99 - $149.99/mo.	15 - 25 Mbps	Satellite Reliability Low	Check with HughesNet Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720
Viasat	$69.99 - $199.99/mo.	12 - 100 Mbps	Satellite Reliability Low	Check with Viasat Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720

CenturyLink

Speeds up to

500 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Fiber

Rating

High

Plan cost

$50/mo.

Check with CenturyLink

Or give us a call

(844) 451-2720
HughesNet

Speeds up to

25 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Rating

Low

Plan cost

$49.99 - $149.99/mo.

Check with HughesNet

Or give us a call

(844) 451-2720
Viasat

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Rating

Low

Plan cost

$69.99 - $199.99/mo.

Check with Viasat

Or give us a call

(844) 451-2720

Tucson internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Tucson?

HughesNet offers the cheapest internet plan in Tucson with plans starting at $49.99/mo. for 15 Mbps.

At $3.33 per Mbps the 15 GB plan from HughesNet gives you the most value for your dollar.

What's the fastest internet provider in Tucson?

The fastest internet provider in Tucson is CenturyLink. It has fiber internet plans with speeds up to 500 Mbps. Viasat also has fast satellite plans up to 100 Mbps.

Should I buy my own equipment?

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

How do I set up internet?

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

What internet technology type should I look for?

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.