Compare Whitney internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Whitney – Mbps
NV – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Whitney – Mbps
NV – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Whitney.
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Shop the best Whitney internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
CenturyLink | $49.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.607% |
CenturyLink | $49.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 2.387% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.47%
2 providers - 91.11%
3 providers - 1.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Whitney is comparable to the rest of Nevada - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Whitney area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Whitney residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Whitney.
There are five internet providers serving the Whitney area, and 91.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Whitney's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Whitney are Cox and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to Whitney.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Whitney residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Cox, which covers 25% of the area. Whitney’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 80% of Whitney residents.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Whitney covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Whitney 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 Whitney, $44.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Whitney, $1.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Whitney. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Whitney's providers, 618 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Cox offers broadband to some, but not many households in Whitney covering 25% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cox is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Whitney than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Whitney, $44.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Whitney, $1.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Whitney. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Whitney's providers, 618 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Whitney covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Whitney 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 $49/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Whitney, $44.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Whitney, $1.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Whitney. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Whitney's providers, 618 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Whitney, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Whitney, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Whitney and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Whitney at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Whitney at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Whitney residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Whitney with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 25% of households in Whitney. The next fastest internet provider in Whitney is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.607% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Whitney with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Whitney, $44.74.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Whitney, covering 25% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Whitney and is available to 7.607% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.