Best Central Heights-Midland City Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Central Heights-Midland City by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Sparklight | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 95.6% |
2 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
3 | CopperNet Systems | wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 35.5% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Central Heights-Midland City AZ Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Central Heights-Midland City have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Central Heights-Midland City are compared to Gila County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Arizona overall?
Average download speeds in Central Heights-Midland City of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Gila County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Arizona.
Central Heights-Midland City Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Gila County is 14.06 Mbps based upon 59432 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Central Heights-Midland City is 7.19 Mbps. This is 26.8% faster than the average in Arizona and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Central Heights-Midland City is 129.7% faster than the Gila County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Central Heights-Midland City is 7.19 Mbps. This is 125.4% faster than the Gila County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 69.7% of Gila County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.0% of Gila County residents
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Central Heights-Midland City residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Sparklight as the top provider for Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona.
Who has the fastest internet service in Central Heights-Midland City?
Sparklight with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Central Heights-Midland City.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona?
The following zip codes were used: 85501 and 85539
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Central Heights-Midland City internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Central Heights-Midland City, AZ residents.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
How do the internet speeds in Central Heights-Midland City compare to other cities in Arizona?
Click through to see how the Central Heights-Midland City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Apache Junction, Ehrenberg, Fountain Hills, Morenci, Oracle, Spring Valley, Verde Village
Central Heights-Midland City Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Sparklight
- 100+ channels
- 200 hours of cloud DVR
- 2 TV plans
- No cable box required. Streams on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google-powered smart TVs or similiar
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages