| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
Veracity Networks  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 30% |
| UTOPIA | $30.00 | 250 - 10,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 24% |
| Veracity Networks | - | - | Wired | 12% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 91% |
| Vivint Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 9.385% |
*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 - 99.67%
2 providers - 97.49%
3 providers - 35.66%
4+ providers - 20.35%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Valley City 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 West Valley City area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 98% of West Valley City residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.140% of those living in West Valley City.
There are eight internet providers serving the West Valley City area, and 97.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Valley City's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 182 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 100 Mbps | 65 Mbps | DSL |
| UTOPIA | 137 Mbps | 97 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Rise Broadband | 35 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in West Valley City.
The largest internet providers in West Valley City are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to West Valley City.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all West Valley City residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 84% of the area. West Valley City’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 11% of West Valley City 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 West Valley City covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Valley City 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 West Valley City, $45.82.
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 West Valley City, $0.72.
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 West Valley City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Valley 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 nearly all households in West Valley City covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in West Valley City 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 West Valley City, $45.82.
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 West Valley City, $0.72.
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 West Valley City. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Valley 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in West Valley City covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout West Valley City than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in West Valley City, $45.82.
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 West Valley City, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in West Valley City. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Valley City's providers, 529 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West Valley City, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West Valley City, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West Valley City and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Valley City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Valley City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West Valley City residents, 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 West Valley 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 West Valley City cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
UTOPIA is the fastest internet provider in West Valley City with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 24% of households in West Valley City. The next fastest internet provider in West Valley City is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in West Valley City with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Valley City, $45.82.
Veracity Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Valley City, covering 30% of the city. UTOPIA also offers fiber internet in West Valley City and is available to 24% of households.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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