7 Best Internet Providers in La Paz County, AZ

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in La Paz County, AZ?

TDS is the best internet provider in La Paz County based on Arizona customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, TDS had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in La Paz County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, TDS is an option for 31.10% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in La Paz County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all La Paz County Internet Providers

Based on 19 reviews from Arizona internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for La Paz County residents. TDS was rated at an average of 1.00 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 66.1% coverage in La Paz County.

At a national level, based on 1453 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 La Paz County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TDS. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 La Paz County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Ethos Broadband	200 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	TDS	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	WireFree Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in La Paz County

Based on data reported by La Paz County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in La Paz County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 541 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in La Paz County?

Arizona customers rate TDS 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.

TDS received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s La Paz County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in La Paz County

La Paz County 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 county 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 La Paz County below, including the metrics used and how La Paz County compares to the rest of Arizona and nation.

La Paz County ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	La Paz County	Arizona	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in La Paz County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.08%	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.	360 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 La Paz County.	2.5	7.0	6.8

 

La Paz County Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	La Paz County	Arizona	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	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.	17%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	52%	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.	60%	77%	76%

La Paz County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in La Paz County is D-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in La Paz County is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in La Paz County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

79% of La Paz County households have an internet connection despite having 88.09% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of La Paz County 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 Counties Compare to La Paz County?

How Much Speed does a La Paz County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in La Paz County is 1.9, which is smaller than the Arizona average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. La Paz County's average household income is $54,646 which is much lower than the Arizona average of $88,470 and much lower than 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.

La Paz County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Arizona average of 16%. Additionally, 17% 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 La Paz County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, La Paz County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in La Paz County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in La Paz County, AZ.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in La Paz County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in La Paz County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in La Paz County?

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

To see how La Paz County 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 La Paz County's D- ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.