10 Best Internet Providers in Hereford, AZ

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

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

All Providers

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 Hereford ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers
   

 » 

2. Arizona
   

 » 

3. Hereford, AZ Internet Service Providers
   

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hereford, AZ?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Hereford based on Arizona customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hereford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Cox Communications is an option for 8.88% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hereford

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

Based on 144 reviews from Arizona internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Hereford residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.13 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Arizona, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Hereford.

At a national level, based on 1938 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 Hereford?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications and Quantum 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 Hereford

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	HPAZNET	500 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	80 Mbps
	Integrated Elements	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	TWN Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hereford

Based on data reported by Hereford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications and Quantum Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hereford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hereford?

Arizona customers rate Cox Communications 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.

Cox Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hereford customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hereford

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

Hereford ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Hereford	Arizona	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hereford that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	2.92%	37.62%	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.	461 Mbps	2,392 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 Hereford.	4.8	7.0	6.8

 

Hereford Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hereford	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.	2.6	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%	17%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	90%	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.	47%	75%	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.	47%	77%	76%

Hereford ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hereford is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hereford is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hereford have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hereford 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.

92% of Hereford households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 47% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 28% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 47% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Hereford 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 Hereford?

How Much Speed does a Hereford Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hereford is 2.6, which is smaller than the Arizona average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hereford's average household income is $85,297 which is higher than the Arizona average of $88,470 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Hereford also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arizona average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 17% of residents in Arizona who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hereford has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hereford households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Hereford?

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

To see how Hereford 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 Hereford's D+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.