Compare Sandy internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sandy – 154 Mbps
UT – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sandy – 24 Mbps
UT – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sandy.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.584% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 88% |
Vivint Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 17% |
*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 - 98.59%
2 providers - 95.57%
3 providers - 4.96%
4+ providers - 0.04%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Sandy 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 Sandy area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Sandy residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 12% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.860% of those living in Sandy.
There are six internet providers serving the Sandy area, and 95.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sandy's six internet providers, 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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Xfinity | 171 Mbps | 56 Mbps | Cable |
Rise Broadband | 19 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Wireless |
CenturyLink | 64 Mbps | 59 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sandy.
The largest internet providers in Sandy are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Sandy.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Sandy residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 73% of the area. Sandy’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sandy residents.
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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 Sandy covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sandy 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 Sandy, $48.98.
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 Sandy, $1.88.
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 Sandy. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy's providers, 434 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 Sandy covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Sandy 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 Sandy, $48.98.
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 Sandy, $1.88.
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 Sandy. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy's providers, 434 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sandy covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sandy 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 Sandy, $48.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sandy, $1.88.
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 Sandy. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sandy's providers, 434 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Sandy with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Sandy. The next fastest internet provider in Sandy is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 73% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sandy with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sandy, $48.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sandy, covering 1.584% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.