Who is our top ranked provider in Sun Valley NV? [Updated]

Best Sun Valley Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Sun Valley, Nevada and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Sun Valley:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.5%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Sun Valley NV 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 Sun Valley of 5.75 Mbps are slower than the Washoe County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Nevada.

Sun Valley Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Sun Valley is 5.75 Mbps. This is 23.5% slower than the Washoe County average and 50.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.9% of Washoe County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 22.0% of Washoe County residents
The average internet download speed in Washoe County is 21.23 Mbps based upon 1239008 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Sun Valley is 74.5% faster than the average in Nevada and 13% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Sun Valley is 36.6 Mbps based upon 15032 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Sun 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Sun Valley, Nevada.

Who has the fastest internet service in Sun Valley?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sun Valley.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Sun Valley, Nevada?

The following zip codes were used: 89433

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Sun Valley internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
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

How do the internet speeds in Sun Valley compare to other cities in Nevada?

Click through to see how the Sun Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Enterprise, Golden Valley, Indian Hills, Pahrump, Panaca, Stagecoach, Sunrise Manor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Sun Valley, Nevada population.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Sun Valley, Nevada?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.5% of Sun Valley.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Sun 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.