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Safford, AZ internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL89%
Valley Telecom Group $54.95 6 - 20 MbpsFiber-optic95%
Sparklight $45.00 200 - 940 MbpsCable94%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP $49.95 -Wireless100%

*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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Safford internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    940 Mbps

    Provider: CenturyLink

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    9558

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.46%

    2 providers - 92.36%

    3 providers - 86.29%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 92%

    DSL - 41%

    Fiber - 96%

    Source: FCC

At 98%, broadband coverage in Safford 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 Safford area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 96% of Safford residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in Safford.

There are five internet providers serving the Safford area, and 92.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Safford's five internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Safford

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Sparklight 114 Mbps 14 Mbps Cable
CenturyLink 48 Mbps 7 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Safford.

Compare Safford internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Safford – 83 Mbps

    AZ – 127 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Safford – 15 Mbps

    AZ – 30 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Safford.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Safford

The largest internet providers in Safford are CenturyLink, Valley Telecom Group, and Sparklight bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Safford.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Safford residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Valley Telecom Group, which covers 95% of the area. Safford’s third most-available internet provider, Sparklight, offers cable to around 94% of Safford residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

89%

*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 nearly all households in Safford covering 89% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Safford 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 Safford, $52.98.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Safford, $1.08.

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 Safford. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Safford's providers, 323 Mbps.

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Valley Telecom Group fiber-optic internet

Provider

Valley Telecom Group

Starting price*
$54.95/mo.
Max download speed

20 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

95%

*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 Valley Telecom Group offers broadband to nearly all households in Safford covering 95% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Valley Telecom Group is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Safford than other internet types.

Internet prices for Valley Telecom Group start at $54.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Safford, $52.98.

Valley Telecom Group customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $9.16 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Safford, $1.08.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Valley Telecom Group offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Safford. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Safford's providers, 323 Mbps.

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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$45/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

94%

*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 nearly all households in Safford covering 94% of the area.

Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Safford 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 Safford, $52.98.

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 Safford, $1.08.

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 Safford. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Safford's providers, 323 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Safford, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Safford, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet offers 100% availability in Safford and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Safford at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Safford residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Safford may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Safford fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Safford with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Safford. The next fastest internet provider in Safford is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.

Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Safford with plans starting at $45/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Safford, $52.98.

Valley Telecom Group is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Safford, covering 95% of the city.

There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.

Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.

If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.

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