San Tan Valley, Arizona Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 9 choices for service in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley 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
1CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps97.5%
2CoxCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps91.2%
3MediacomCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps70.1%
4Triad Wirelesswireless300 Mbps50 Mbps100.0%
5TREPIC Networkswireless50 Mbps12 Mbps100.0%
6ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7ZipLink Systemswireless50 Mbps10 Mbps40.6%
8HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
9Gutierrez-Palmenbergwireless25 Mbps3 Mbps38.6%
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San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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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 San Tan Valley of 7.03 Mbps are faster than the Pinal County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Arizona.

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San Tan Valley Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 100.0% of San Tan Valley residents

  • There are 9 residential internet providers in San Tan Valley, AZ providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in San Tan Valley is 131.3% faster than the average in Arizona and 59.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 57.6% of the Pinal County population

  • The average internet download speed in San Tan Valley is 51.81 Mbps based upon 137400 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 90.9% of the San Tan Valley population

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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 San Tan Valley 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 CenturyLink as the top provider for San Tan Valley, Arizona.

How do the internet speeds in San Tan Valley compare to other cities in Arizona?

Click through to see how the San Tan Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arizona City, Benson, Eloy, Holbrook, Mayer, New River, Sierra Vista

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for San Tan Valley, Arizona?

The following zip codes were used: 85128, 85140, 85142, 85143, 85240 and 85243

Who has the fastest internet service in San Tan Valley?

Cox and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in San Tan Valley.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in San Tan Valley - 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 9 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of San Tan Valley, AZ residents.




San Tan Valley 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.


Mediacom

  • 170+ channels
  • TiVo integrated search
  • 3 video package tiers
  • Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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