Best Internet Providers in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Pinetop-Lakeside has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Pinetop-Lakeside.
Ranks compare Pinetop-Lakeside with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ at a Glance
Pinetop-Lakeside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Frontier
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Cellular One
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Verizon
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Pinetop-Lakeside ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Pinetop-Lakeside based on Arizona customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pinetop-Lakeside, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 95.15% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Pinetop-Lakeside
How Pinetop-Lakeside Compares to Places Its Size
Pinetop-Lakeside's report card score is in the bottom 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 30%.
| Measure | Pinetop-Lakeside | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Navajo County | Arizona | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 3.8% | 45.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 987 Mbps | bottom 24% | 597 Mbps | 2,595 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 17% | 2.9 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 11% | 19% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 89% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 74% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 24% | 52% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 65% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,020 | bottom 39% | $58,280 | $92,087 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Pinetop-Lakeside, against 3.8% across Navajo County and 45.4% across Arizona. Households in Pinetop-Lakeside are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,020 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Pinetop-Lakeside
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pinetop-Lakeside?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Cellular One Fixed Wireless in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cellular One offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, Cellular One Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
275 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 275 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Sparklight Cable in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 97.9% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Frontier DSL in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 83.2% of Pinetop-Lakeside homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Pinetop-Lakeside by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pinetop-Lakeside has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pinetop-Lakeside
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pinetop-Lakeside
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85935 | 4,260 | 0.0% | 943 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 57/100 |
How Pinetop-Lakeside Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pinetop-Lakeside that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Show Low has the most homes with fiber (1.1%) and Lake of the Woods the fewest (0.0%); Pinetop-Lakeside has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetop-Lakeside (this page) | 4,106 | 0.0% | 987 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 60/100 |
| Show Low | 13,172 | 1.1% | 949 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,648 | 0.0% | 986 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 58/100 |
| Linden | 2,760 | 0.0% | 883 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 47/100 |
| White Mountain Lake | 2,673 | 0.0% | 765 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 47/100 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,728 | 0.0% | 997 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 61/100 |
| Pinetop Country Club | 1,409 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 60/100 |
| McNary | 1,282 | 0.0% | 124 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 40/100 |
| Lakeside | 949 | 0.0% | 860 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 54/100 |
| Pinetop | 355 | 0.0% | 346 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 39/100 |
| Hondah | 86 | 0.0% | 864 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pinetop-Lakeside?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Pinetop-Lakeside
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Ethos Broadband | 200 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Cellular One | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pinetop-Lakeside Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Arizona internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Pinetop-Lakeside residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Arizona, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 83.2% coverage in Pinetop-Lakeside.
At a national level, based on 1426 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pinetop-Lakeside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pinetop-Lakeside Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cellular One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pinetop-Lakeside
Based on data reported by Pinetop-Lakeside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pinetop-Lakeside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pinetop-Lakeside Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cellular One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Of the providers in Pinetop-Lakeside, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pinetop-Lakeside where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Arizona or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pinetop-Lakeside
| ISP / Tech Type | Pinetop-Lakeside Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cellular One | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
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Cox Cable
November 12, 2026 Since cox became spectrum it’s been trash but it’s becoming not worth it as of lately
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Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 02, 2026 ISPReports User
CenturyLink DSL
September 25, 2026 Very poor service. I pay for 12mbs, my speed is consistently below 5mbs, and latency runs up to 1.5 SECONDS at times. Video is buffering every 5 - 10 min for 2 -3 min, web pages load very slowly. I call support and the schedule for 2 - 3 weeks out. When the techs came out, multiple times, they are not able fix or improve the DSL. I have not had dial tone for 2 weeks. Time for a provider change.
ISPReports User
Wecom Fiber
September 01, 2026 Can not use my phones on my house lines with wecom
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Conexon Connect Fiber
August 30, 2026 3 long 20 hour outages within 3 weeks. Took 25 minutes to reach a tech support person to report each outage. Fiber placed on the ground with a promise it would be buried After six weeks the fiber cable is still laying on the ground.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pinetop-Lakeside?
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 Pinetop-Lakeside is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pinetop-Lakeside is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cellular One has the broadest coverage in Pinetop-Lakeside, available to 98.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.