Best Internet Providers in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Sam Hughes has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Sam Hughes.
Ranks compare Sam Hughes with the 44 neighborhoods in Tucson.
The Best Internet in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ at a Glance
Sam Hughes Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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CenturyLink
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DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ?
CenturyLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Sam Hughes based on 174 Arizona customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sam Hughes?
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 Sam Hughes, Tucson
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Simply Bits - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bluespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
How Sam Hughes Compares to the Rest of Tucson
Sam Hughes's report card score is 23rd of 44 and its connectivity index is 13th of 44.
| Measure | Sam Hughes | Rank among neighborhoods in Tucson | Tucson | Pima County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 24.4% | 26th of 44 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 71.5% | Wakefield (98.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,442 Mbps | 22nd of 44 | 2,700 Mbps | 2,700 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Lakeside Park (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | Tied 19th of 44 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Campus Farm (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | Tied 38th of 44 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Sunnyside (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | 3rd of 44 | 16% | 16% | 15% | Prince Tucson (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 5th of 44 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Bear Canyon and Civano and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 7th of 44 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Rita Ranch (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 11th of 44 | 76% | 76% | 76% | Eastside and Rita Ranch (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 3rd of 44 | 83% | 83% | 81% | Harrison East-South and Rita Ranch (95%) |
| Median household income | $91,355 | 6th of 44 | $81,102 | $81,102 | $93,246 | Houghton ($121,114) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | 9th of 44 | 17% | 17% | 16% | North University (75%) |
Fiber reaches 24.4% of homes in Sam Hughes, against 30.4% across Tucson and 30.4% across Pima County. Households in Sam Hughes are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,355 (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 Sam Hughes
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sam Hughes?
Quantum Fiber in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
23.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
7,857 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 23.3% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,857 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 7,834 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Cox Fiber in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sam Hughes?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Simply Bits Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Simply Bits offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Simply Bits Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
656 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 656 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Bluespan Fixed Wireless in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
350 Mbps
Bluespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Bluespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 350 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sam Hughes?
Cox Cable in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 94.6% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sam Hughes?
CenturyLink DSL in Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 92.2% of Sam Hughes homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
How Sam Hughes Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Sam Hughes that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Palo Verde has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Julia Keen the fewest (10.7%); Sam Hughes has 24.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hughes (this page) | 5,410 | 24.4% | 3,442 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 69/100 |
| West University | 7,025 | 24.3% | 4,369 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 63/100 |
| Blenman-Elm | 5,304 | 56.3% | 4,682 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Julia Keen | 5,126 | 10.7% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Midtown | 5,060 | 78.5% | 6,710 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 54/100 |
| Palo Verde | 4,820 | 96.2% | 7,257 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 60/100 |
| North University | 4,384 | 27.4% | 4,194 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 51/100 |
| Rincon Heights | 4,271 | 51.8% | 4,206 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 55/100 |
| Armory Park | 3,592 | 35.4% | 3,672 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 27/100 |
| South Park | 3,587 | 70.2% | 6,220 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Miramonte | 3,294 | 63.8% | 5,769 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sam Hughes?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Sam Hughes
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Bluespan | 350 |
| Simply Bits | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sam Hughes Internet Providers
Based on 174 reviews from Arizona internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Sam Hughes residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 3.44 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Arizona, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.0% coverage in Sam Hughes.
At a national level, based on 2923 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sam Hughes Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sam Hughes, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sam Hughes Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Simply Bits | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sam Hughes
Based on data reported by Sam Hughes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sam Hughes. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sam Hughes Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Simply Bits | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sam Hughes?
Of the providers in Sam Hughes, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sam Hughes 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.
CenturyLink is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sam Hughes, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sam Hughes
| ISP / Tech Type | Sam Hughes Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Simply Bits | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
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Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 30, 2026 Verizon has friendly and helpful customer service agents who are efficient and knowledgable. The price is competitive without sales trickery to charge as much as they can.
An Arizona Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 19, 2023 An Arizona Customer
Cox Cable
March 11, 2023 ISPReports User
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sam Hughes?
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 Sam Hughes is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sam Hughes is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, Simply Bits, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sam Hughes, available to 94.7% 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.