Who is our top ranked provider in Fountain Hills AZ? [Updated]

Fountain Hills, Arizona Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills 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
1	Cox	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.2%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	43.7%
3	Gutierrez-Palmenberg	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	51.7%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Triad Wireless	wireless	300 Mbps	50 Mbps	15.2%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Fountain Hills AZ Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Fountain Hills which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Fountain Hills of 5.96 Mbps are slower than the Maricopa County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Arizona.

Fountain Hills Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Fountain Hills is 77.2% faster than the Maricopa County average and 34.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Fountain Hills is 5.96 Mbps. This is 16.4% slower than the Maricopa County average and 48.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 87.7% of Maricopa County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 34.4% of Maricopa County residents
The average internet download speed in Maricopa County is 24.67 Mbps based upon 13266352 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Fountain Hills is 95.2% faster than the average in Arizona and 34.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Fountain Hills 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 Cox as the top provider for Fountain Hills, Arizona.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fountain Hills, Arizona?

The following zip codes were used: 85259, 85268 and 85269

How do the internet speeds in Fountain Hills compare to other cities in Arizona?

Click through to see how the Fountain Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aguila, Chino Valley, Lake Havasu City, Phoenix, Rio Rico, Sun City West, Vicksburg

Who has the fastest internet service in Fountain Hills?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fountain Hills.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Fountain Hills - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Fountain Hills, AZ residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Fountain Hills 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.