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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 7.970% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Simply Bits | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
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*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 - 95.49%
3 providers - 11.27%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 85748 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 85748 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% 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 seven internet providers serving the 85748 area, and 95.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 85748, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85748 ZIP code are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all in the 85748 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 94% of the area. Tucson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 85748 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 85748 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85748 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 Tucson, $48.74.
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 Tucson, $1.06.
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 85748 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, 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 nearly all households in the 85748 ZIP code, covering 94% 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 85748 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% 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 85748 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 85748 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 85748 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 85748 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 7.970% of households in 85748. The next fastest internet provider in the 85748 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 85748 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $48.74.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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