*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.36%
2 providers - 87.61%
3 providers - 0.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake Havasu City is slightly higher than the rest of Arizona - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Lake Havasu City area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Lake Havasu City residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Lake Havasu City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Lake Havasu City area, and 87.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake Havasu City's four internet providers, prices start at $40 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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| Optimum | 148 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 43 Mbps | 40 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake Havasu City.
The largest internet providers in Lake Havasu City are Frontier, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake Havasu City.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Lake Havasu City residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Lake Havasu City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake Havasu City 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake Havasu City covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Lake Havasu City 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lake Havasu City, $52.48.
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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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake Havasu City covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake Havasu City residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Havasu City, $52.48.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Havasu City, $0.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Lake Havasu City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Havasu City's providers, 346 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 Lake Havasu City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City, $52.48.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Havasu City, $0.48.
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 Lake Havasu City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Havasu City's providers, 346 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Lake Havasu City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Lake Havasu City. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Havasu City is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Lake Havasu City with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Havasu City, $52.48.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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