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Tucson, AZ internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable5.935%
Cox $29.99 25 - 1,000 MbpsCable93%
Cox $29.99 25 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic0.104%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL66%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic0.858%

*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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Tucson internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    526316

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 96.79%

    2 providers - 93.46%

    3 providers - 7.73%

    4+ providers - 0.24%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 1.120%

    Fiber - 3.290%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Tucson 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 Tucson area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Tucson residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 3.290% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.120% of those living in Tucson.

There are seven internet providers serving the Tucson area, and 93.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tucson's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Tucson

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Bluespan 23 Mbps 10 Mbps Wireless
Cox 156 Mbps 20 Mbps Cable
Xfinity 175 Mbps 14 Mbps Cable
HughesNet 12 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 61 Mbps 49 Mbps DSL

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

Compare Tucson internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Tucson – 126 Mbps

    AZ – 127 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Tucson – 21 Mbps

    AZ – 30 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

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

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Top high-speed internet providers in Tucson

The largest internet providers in Tucson are Cox, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Tucson.

Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Tucson residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 66% of the area. Tucson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Tucson residents.

Cox cable internet

Provider
Cox
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

30 Mbps

Average availability

93%

*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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Tucson covering 93% of the area.

Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tucson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $44.98.

Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tucson, $1.50.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Tucson. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 545 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

66%

*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 Tucson covering 66% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Tucson 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $44.98.

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 Tucson, $1.50.

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 Tucson. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 545 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Tucson covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Tucson 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 Tucson, $44.98.

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 Tucson, $1.50.

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 Tucson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tucson's providers, 545 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Tucson with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.935% of households in Tucson. The next fastest internet provider in Tucson is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Tucson with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tucson, $44.98.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Tucson, covering 0.858% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Tucson and is available to 0.104% 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.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

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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