9 Best Internet Providers in Flagstaff, AZ

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Above are the top 4 providers in Flagstaff, AZ for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Flagstaff, AZ?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Flagstaff, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Flagstaff

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Flagstaff Internet Providers

Based on 54 reviews from Arizona internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Flagstaff residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Arizona, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 78.6% coverage in Flagstaff.

At a national level, based on 2629 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Flagstaff?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Flagstaff

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Wecom Fiber	3,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Bluespan	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Flagstaff

Based on data reported by Flagstaff ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wecom Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Flagstaff. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Flagstaff?

Arizona customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Flagstaff customers with an average price rating of 4.43 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Flagstaff

Flagstaff 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 city 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 Flagstaff below, including the metrics used and how Flagstaff compares to the rest of Arizona and nation.

Flagstaff ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Flagstaff	Arizona	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Flagstaff that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	10.68%	45.43%	71.53%
	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.	1,041 Mbps	2,885 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Flagstaff.	5.8	7.2	7.1

 

Flagstaff Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Flagstaff	Arizona	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.7	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.	14%	19%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	74%	76%	76%
	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%	77%	77%

Flagstaff ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Flagstaff is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Flagstaff is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Flagstaff have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Flagstaff ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

88% of Flagstaff households have an internet connection despite having 88.80% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 74% 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 Flagstaff 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 Cities Compare to Flagstaff?

How Much Speed does a Flagstaff Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Flagstaff is 2.3, which is smaller than the Arizona average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Flagstaff’s average household income is $76,693 which is about average for the Arizona average of $92,087 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Flagstaff also has 30% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arizona average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Arizona who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Flagstaff has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Flagstaff households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Flagstaff?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Flagstaff?

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 Flagstaff is Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Wecom Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Flagstaff is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff’s C ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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