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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.370% |
| 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 | 1.460% |
*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 - 99.77%
2 providers - 96.83%
3 providers - 6.93%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 85742 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 85742 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Tucson, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 85742 area, and 96.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 85742, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85742 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 85742 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 91% of the area. Tucson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85742 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 nearly all households in the 85742 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85742 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, $48.33.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tucson, $1.51.
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 85742 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 472 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 85742 ZIP code, covering 91% 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, $48.33.
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, $1.51.
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 85742 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 472 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 85742 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85742 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, $48.33.
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, $1.51.
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 85742 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, 472 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 85742 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 85742. The next fastest internet provider in the 85742 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 85742 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $48.33.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85742 ZIP code, covering 4.370% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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