13 Best Internet Providers in East Central, Salt Lake City, UT

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Above are the top 4 providers in East Central, Salt Lake City, UT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Central, Salt Lake City, UT?

Google Fiber is the best internet provider in East Central based on Salt Lake City customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in East Central, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 99.68% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in East Central, Utah, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Central

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Central Internet Providers

Based on 86 reviews from Salt Lake City internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for East Central residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Salt Lake City, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in East Central.

At a national level, based on 4467 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Beehive Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Central?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Utopia Fiber 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 East Central

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Utopia Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	SenaWave	2,500 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Beehive Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Utah Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Central

Based on data reported by East Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Utopia Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in East Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Central?

Salt Lake City customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Central customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in East Central, Salt Lake City, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in East Central

East Central Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for East Central below, including the metrics used and how East Central compares to the rest of Salt Lake City and nation.

East Central ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	East Central	Utah	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Central that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	89.75%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	8,139 Mbps	7,429 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for East Central.	9.7	9.1	6.8

 

East Central Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Central	Utah	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.0	3.0	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	19%	18%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	82%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	83%	82%	76%

East Central ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Central is A+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Central is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Central have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Central ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of East Central households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East Central residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to East Central?

How Much Speed does a East Central Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Central is 2.0, which is smaller than the Salt Lake City average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Central's average household income is $66,972 which is much lower than the Salt Lake City average of $104,418 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

East Central also has 30% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Salt Lake City average of 18%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Salt Lake City who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Central has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Central households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Central?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in East 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 East Central is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Utopia Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Central is Google Fiber.
• Centurylink, EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in East Central, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does East Central compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Central stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to East Central's A+ ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.