Best Internet Providers in Central, AZ
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central, AZ
Central has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Central.
Ranks compare Central with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Central, AZ at a Glance
Central Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Central ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central, AZ?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Central based on Arizona customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Central, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Central
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bluespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- Valley Telecom Group - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tristate Wi-Fi - fixed wireless coverage map
How Central Compares to Places Its Size
Central's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Central | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Graham County | Arizona | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 6.5% | bottom 13% | 55.9% | 45.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 890 Mbps | bottom 15% | 818 Mbps | 2,595 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 5.6 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 5% | 19% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 64% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 74% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $114,834 | top 12% | $70,775 | $92,087 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | top 2% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 6.5% of homes in Central, against 55.9% across Graham County and 45.4% across Arizona. Households in Central are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,834 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Valley Telecom Group Fiber in Central, AZ
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Central homes. Across the city, Valley Telecom Group Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Central homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Central homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Central homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of Central homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Central homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Bluespan Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
350 Mbps
Bluespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.9% of Central homes. Across the city, Bluespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 350 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Central, AZ
Availability:
31.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.0% of Central homes. Across the city, Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Sparklight Cable in Central, AZ
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 83.6% of Central homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Central, AZ.
Internet in Central by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Central has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Central
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Central
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85531 | 539 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 70/100 |
How Central Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Central that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Thatcher has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Pima the fewest (0.0%); Central has 6.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (this page) | 1,122 | 6.5% | 890 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 62/100 |
| Safford | 15,101 | 70.2% | 944 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Thatcher | 7,055 | 96.2% | 995 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 65/100 |
| Pima | 3,737 | 0.0% | 927 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 38/100 |
| Swift Trail Junction | 3,066 | 0.0% | 946 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 49/100 |
| Solomon | 417 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 35/100 |
| Cactus Flat | 298 | 0.0% | 334 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 36/100 |
| Eden | 190 | 0.0% | 220 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 40/100 |
| Lone Star | 135 | 22.2% | 795 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 45/100 |
| Old Columbine | 127 | 21.3% | 932 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 39/100 |
| Hollywood | 39 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 4 | D- | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Central
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Valley Telecom Group | 1,000 |
| Bluespan | 350 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Arizona internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Central residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arizona, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 40.3% coverage in Central.
At a national level, based on 2317 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Telecom Group | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central
Based on data reported by Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Telecom Group | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central?
Of the providers in Central, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Arizona or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.40 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Central, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Telecom Group | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Cox Cable
November 12, 2026 Since cox became spectrum it’s been trash but it’s becoming not worth it as of lately
ISPReports User
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 02, 2026 ISPReports User
CenturyLink DSL
September 25, 2026 Very poor service. I pay for 12mbs, my speed is consistently below 5mbs, and latency runs up to 1.5 SECONDS at times. Video is buffering every 5 - 10 min for 2 -3 min, web pages load very slowly. I call support and the schedule for 2 - 3 weeks out. When the techs came out, multiple times, they are not able fix or improve the DSL. I have not had dial tone for 2 weeks. Time for a provider change.
ISPReports User
Wecom Fiber
September 01, 2026 Can not use my phones on my house lines with wecom
ISPReports User
Conexon Connect Fiber
August 30, 2026 3 long 20 hour outages within 3 weeks. Took 25 minutes to reach a tech support person to report each outage. Fiber placed on the ground with a promise it would be buried After six weeks the fiber cable is still laying on the ground.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Central, available to 99.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.