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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.096% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 69% |
*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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 97.41%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Prescott is comparable to the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Prescott area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Prescott residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.680% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.100% of those living in Prescott.
There are five internet providers serving the Prescott area, and 97.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prescott's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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| CenturyLink | 31 Mbps | 31 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 87 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 28 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Prescott.
The largest internet providers in Prescott are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Prescott.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Prescott residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 75% of the area. Prescott’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Prescott 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 Prescott covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prescott 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 Prescott, $53.74.
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 Prescott, $1.99.
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 Prescott. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott'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 Prescott covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Prescott 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 Prescott, $53.74.
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 Prescott, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Prescott. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prescott'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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Prescott covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prescott 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 Prescott, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prescott, $1.99.
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 Prescott. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prescott's providers, 529 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Prescott with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Prescott. The next fastest internet provider in Prescott is Hiawatha Broadband Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 69% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Prescott with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prescott, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Prescott, covering 2.096% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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