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| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 18% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.452% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.458% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
PhoenixInternet  | - | - | Wireless | 97% |
| Desert iNET | $49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 70% |
| AirFiber WISP | $49.95 | 15 - 60 Mbps | Wireless | 1.805% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.35%
2 providers - 17.69%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 58%, broadband coverage in Cave Creek is slightly lower than the rest of Arizona - 84%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cave Creek area will have access to DSL, which covers 44% of Cave Creek residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 34% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Cave Creek.
There are six internet providers serving the Cave Creek area, and 17.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cave Creek's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Desert iNET | 40 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 62 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Cox | 175 Mbps | 73 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cave Creek.
The largest internet providers in Cave Creek are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and satellite options to Cave Creek.
Fiber-optic internet from Cox is available to many Cave Creek residents, covering 18% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 63% of the area. Cave Creek’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cave Creek residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Cox offers broadband to a limited number of households in Cave Creek covering 18% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cox is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Cave Creek than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cave Creek, $48.73.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cave Creek, $2.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cave Creek. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 499 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Cave Creek covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Cave Creek to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cave Creek, $48.73.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cave Creek, $2.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Cave Creek. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 499 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cave Creek covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cave Creek where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cave Creek, $48.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cave Creek, $2.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cave Creek. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 499 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Cave Creek with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 18% of households in Cave Creek. The next fastest internet provider in Cave Creek is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.452% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Cave Creek with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cave Creek, $48.73.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cave Creek, covering 18% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Cave Creek and is available to 6.458% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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