Provo, Utah Broadband Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 8 choices for service in Provo, UT 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 Provo 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 | Alphabet | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 97.3% |
2 | SUMOFIBER | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 94.2% |
3 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 93.9% |
4 | Veracity Networks | DSL, Fiber | 10000 Mbps | 10000 Mbps | 66.4% |
5 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 34.8% |
6 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 97.3% |
7 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
8 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Provo UT 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 Provo 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
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Provo compare to Utah County? The average speed in Provo is 51.88 Mbps which is faster than Utah County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Utah average of 35.42 Mbps.
Provo Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Provo is 17.93 Mbps. This is 37% faster than the Utah County average and 54.6% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Provo is 51.88 Mbps based upon 400040 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 83.7% of Utah County residents
Cable internet is available to 93.9% of the Provo population
Fiber optic internet is available to 60.0% of Utah County residents
DSL internet is available to 99.1% of Provo 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 Provo 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 Alphabet as the top provider for Provo, Utah.
Who has the fastest internet service in Provo?
Veracity Networks with a download speed of 10000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Provo.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Provo, Utah?
The following zip codes were used: 84601, 84602, 84603, 84604, 84605, 84606 and 84663
How do the internet speeds in Provo compare to other cities in Utah?
Click through to see how the Provo broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bountiful, Fruit Heights, Heber, Herriman, Kearns, Moab, West Haven
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 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.
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.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Provo, Utah?
Alphabet and Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 97.3% of Provo.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 8 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Provo, UT residents.
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.
Provo 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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