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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 78% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 20% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 70% |
Desert iNET 
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$49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 4.090% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 2.100% |
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Rio Verde Wireless
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$49.95 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.660% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.57%
2 providers - 98.86%
3 providers - 0.73%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 85255 ZIP code 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 85255 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in the 85255 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 85255 area, and 98.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 85255, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85255 ZIP code are Cox and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all in the 85255 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Cox, which covers 78% of the area. Scottsdale’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 95% of residents in the 85255 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 85255 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85255 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $1.02.
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 85255 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 506 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Cox offers broadband to most households in the 85255 ZIP code, covering 78% 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 85255 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scottsdale, $1.02.
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 85255 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 506 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 85255 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Scottsdale, $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 Scottsdale, $1.02.
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 85255 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottsdale's providers, 506 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 85255 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet offers 100% availability in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Scottsdale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 85255 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85255 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 85255. The next fastest internet provider in the 85255 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 78% of the area.
Rio Verde Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 85255 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Scottsdale, $52.98.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85255 ZIP code, covering 78% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 85255 and is available to 20% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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%.
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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