Best West Valley City Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 9 choices for service in West Valley City, 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 West Valley City 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
1XfinityCable987 Mbps35 Mbps98.6%
2Veracity NetworksFiber10000 Mbps10000 Mbps92.4%
3CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps89.9%
4Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure AgencyFiber10000 Mbps10000 Mbps56.9%
5SUMOFIBERFiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps51.4%
6Rise Broadbandwireless50 Mbps10 Mbps91.6%
7ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
8HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
9Beehive Telephone CompaniesFiber100 Mbps100 Mbps16.7%
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West Valley City UT 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.

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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 West Valley City of 16.47 Mbps are faster than the Salt Lake County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Utah.

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West Valley City Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in West Valley City is 42.9% faster than the average in Utah and 56.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 77.6% of the Salt Lake County population

  • The average internet download speed in West Valley City is 50.63 Mbps based upon 203744 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 98.2% of the West Valley City population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 97.5% of West Valley City residents

  • There are 9 residential internet providers in West Valley City, UT providing service to at least 15% of the city

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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 West Valley City 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 Xfinity as the top provider for West Valley City, Utah.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for West Valley City, Utah?

The following zip codes were used: 84044, 84081, 84118, 84119, 84120, 84123, 84125, 84126, 84127, 84128, 84130, 84131, 84170 and 84199

How do the internet speeds in West Valley City compare to other cities in Utah?

Click through to see how the West Valley City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alpine, Aurora, Granite, Monticello, North Salt Lake, Salem, Silver Summit

Who has the fastest internet service in West Valley City?

Veracity Networks and Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency with a download speed of 10000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in West Valley City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in West Valley City - 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 West Valley City, UT 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.




West Valley City 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
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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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