| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 95% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP  | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| CellularOne of NE AZ | - | - | Wireless | 1.514% |
*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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 93.42%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Lake of the Woods residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Lake of the Woods, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Lake of the Woods area, and 93.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake of the Woods's five internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lake of the Woods are Frontier, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake of the Woods.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Lake of the Woods residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Lake of the Woods’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods, $53.73.
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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 Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Lake of the Woods covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake of the Woods residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $53.73.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake of the Woods, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Lake of the Woods. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake of the Woods's providers, 345 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 of the Woods covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods, $53.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake of the Woods, $0.71.
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 of the Woods. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake of the Woods's providers, 345 Mbps.
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Lake of the Woods with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lake of the Woods. The next fastest internet provider in Lake of the Woods is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Lake of the Woods with plans starting at $45/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake of the Woods, $53.73.
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%.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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