12 Best Internet Providers in Payson, UT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Payson, UT 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 Payson, UT?

Beehive Broadband is the best internet provider in Payson based on Utah customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Beehive Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Payson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Beehive Broadband is an option for 86.09% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Payson

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

Based on 67 reviews from Utah internet customers, Beehive Broadband is the best internet service provider for Payson residents. Beehive Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Utopia Fiber wins for second-place in Utah, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.9% coverage in Payson.

At a national level, based on 4337 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CentraCom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Payson?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Utopia Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Utopia Fiber and Salem City 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 Payson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Utopia Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	SenaWave	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	CentraCom	1,000 Mbps
	Beehive Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Utah Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	1,000 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 Payson

Based on data reported by Payson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Utopia Fiber and Salem City Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Payson. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Utopia Fiber. This indicates Utopia reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Payson?

Utah customers rate Utopia Fiber 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.

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

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

Rated Affordability in Payson

Payson 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 Payson below, including the metrics used and how Payson compares to the rest of Utah and nation.

Payson ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Payson	Utah	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Payson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.94%	78.71%	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.	9,041 Mbps	5,951 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 Payson.	10.0	8.4	6.8

 

Payson Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Payson	Utah	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.	3.3	3.1	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.	12%	16%	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.	98%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	93%	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.	76%	81%	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.	77%	81%	76%

Payson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Payson is A, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Payson is high with a score of 78 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Payson have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Payson 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.

91% of Payson households have an internet connection despite having 99.53% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Payson 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 Payson?

How Much Speed does a Payson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Payson is 3.3, which is larger than the Utah average of 3.1 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Payson's average household income is $88,040 which is about average for the Utah average of $101,103 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.

Payson also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Utah average of 20%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Utah who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Payson has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Payson households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Payson?

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 Payson is Beehive Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Utopia Fiber and Salem City Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Utopia Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Payson is Utopia.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Rise Broadband has the broadest coverage in Payson, 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 Payson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Payson 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 Payson's A ISP Report Card and 78 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.