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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.790% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Simply Bits | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Bluespan 
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- | - | Wireless | 6.100% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.94%
3 providers - 20.83%
4+ providers - 3.46%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 85718 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 85718 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 18% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.310% of those living in the 85718 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 85718 area, and 98.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 85718, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85718 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 85718 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 76% of the area. Tucson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85718 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 85718 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85718 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $48.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tucson, $1.06.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 85718 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 179 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 most households in the 85718 ZIP code, covering 76% 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 Tucson, $48.74.
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 Tucson, $1.06.
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 85718 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 179 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 85718 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85718 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 Tucson, $48.74.
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 Tucson, $1.06.
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 85718 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 179 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 85718 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 85718. The next fastest internet provider in the 85718 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.790% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 85718 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $48.74.
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.
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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.
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