Who is our top ranked provider in Pinetop-Lakeside AZ? [Updated]

Best Pinetop-Lakeside Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Pinetop-Lakeside, 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 Pinetop-Lakeside 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	Sparklight	Cable, Fiber	2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	98.8%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	58.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pinetop-Lakeside AZ Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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 Pinetop-Lakeside of 5.28 Mbps are faster than the Navajo County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Arizona.

Pinetop-Lakeside Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 54.5% of Pinetop-Lakeside residents
The average upload speed in Pinetop-Lakeside is 5.28 Mbps. This is 6.9% slower than the average in Arizona and 54.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 25.2% of the Navajo County population
Cable internet is available to 44.9% of Navajo County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.3% of Pinetop-Lakeside residents
The average download speed in Pinetop-Lakeside is 373.2% faster than the Navajo County average and 6.8% 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 Pinetop-Lakeside 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 Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

The following zip codes were used: 85929 and 85935

How do the internet speeds in Pinetop-Lakeside compare to other cities in Arizona?

Click through to see how the Pinetop-Lakeside broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Drexel Heights, Queen Creek, Rincon Valley, Tanque Verde, Tombstone, Wickenburg, Yuma

Who has the fastest internet service in Pinetop-Lakeside?

Sparklight with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pinetop-Lakeside.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pinetop-Lakeside - Frontier.

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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pinetop-Lakeside, 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.

Pinetop-Lakeside 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.