| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.550% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 32% |
Veracity Networks  | - | - | DSL | 6.600% |
| Veracity Networks | - | - | Fiber-optic | 6.600% |
| Veracity Networks | - | - | Wired | 6.600% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 37.66%
4+ providers - 6.13%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 84103 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Utah - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 84103 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in the 84103 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 84103 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 84103, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Rise Broadband | 12 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 135 Mbps | 75 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 96 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salt Lake City.
The largest internet providers serving the 84103 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Google Fiber bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 84103 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 64% of the area. Salt Lake City’s third most-available internet provider, Google Fiber, offers fiber-optic to around 32% of residents in the 84103 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 84103 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 84103 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 Salt Lake City, $52.49.
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 Salt Lake City, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 84103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salt Lake City's providers, 529 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 84103 ZIP code, covering 64% 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 Salt Lake City, $52.49.
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 Salt Lake City, $0.28.
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 84103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salt Lake City's providers, 529 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Google Fiber offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 84103 ZIP code, covering 32% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Google Fiber is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 84103 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Google Fiber start at $70/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Salt Lake City, $52.49.
Google Fiber customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.07 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salt Lake City, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Google Fiber offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 84103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salt Lake City's providers, 529 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 84103 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 84103 and the greater Salt Lake City area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Salt Lake City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Salt Lake City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 84103 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Salt Lake City may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Salt Lake City cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 84103 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 84103. The next fastest internet provider in the 84103 ZIP code is Google Fiber, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 32% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 84103 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salt Lake City, $52.49.
Google Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 84103 ZIP code, covering 32% of the city. Veracity Networks also offers fiber internet in 84103 and is available to 6.600% of households.
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%.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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