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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 70% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 55% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.060% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PhoenixInternet | - | - | Wireless | 90% |
Desert iNET 
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$49.95 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 38% |
*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 - 99.56%
2 providers - 66.23%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 87%, broadband coverage in the 85331 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Arizona - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 85331 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 79% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 57% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in the 85331 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 85331 area, and 66.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 85331, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 85331 ZIP code are Cox and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to most in the 85331 ZIP code, covering 70% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Cox, which covers 55% of the area. Cave Creek’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 81% of residents in the 85331 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 most households in the 85331 ZIP code, covering 70% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 85331 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 Cave Creek, $53.73.
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 Cave Creek, $0.85.
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 85331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 679 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 about half of households in the 85331 ZIP code, covering 55% 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 85331 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 Cave Creek, $53.73.
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 Cave Creek, $0.85.
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 85331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 679 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 85331 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 Cave Creek, $53.73.
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 Cave Creek, $0.85.
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 85331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cave Creek's providers, 679 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 85331 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet offers 100% availability in Cave Creek and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cave Creek at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 85331 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 85331 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 70% of households in 85331. The next fastest internet provider in the 85331 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 55% of the area.
Desert iNET offers the cheapest internet in the 85331 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cave Creek, $53.73.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 85331 ZIP code, covering 55% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 85331 and is available to 9.060% of households.
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%.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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