2 Best Internet Providers in San Carlos, AZ

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Above are the top 4 providers in San Carlos, AZ 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 San Carlos, AZ?

Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in San Carlos based on 6 Arizona customer reviews, and Verizon 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in San Carlos, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in San Carlos

Local, State, and National Ratings for all San Carlos Internet Providers

Based on 6 reviews from Arizona internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for San Carlos residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.80 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 97.8% coverage in San Carlos.

At a national level, based on 752 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.82 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Carlos?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in San Carlos, the fastest internet in the city comes from Verizon.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in San Carlos

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	SCATUI	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Carlos

Based on data reported by San Carlos ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in San Carlos. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Carlos?

Arizona customers rate Verizon 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.60 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 San Carlos customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in San Carlos

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

San Carlos ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	San Carlos	Arizona	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in San Carlos that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.36%	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.	84 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 San Carlos.	1.4	7.0	6.8

 

San Carlos Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	San Carlos	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.	3.8	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.	7%	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.	78%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	69%	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.	43%	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.	44%	77%	76%

San Carlos ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The San Carlos 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.

69% of San Carlos households have an internet connection despite having 97.82% availability. 43% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 43% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of San Carlos 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 San Carlos?

How Much Speed does a San Carlos Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in San Carlos is 3.8, which is larger than the Arizona average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. San Carlos's average household income is $54,872 which is much lower than the Arizona average of $88,470 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

San Carlos also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Arizona average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 San Carlos has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, San Carlos households are much more technology-disengaged. 78% of households have some sort of computing device, 47% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 75% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Carlos?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Carlos?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in San Carlos, AZ.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Carlos?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Carlos?

Which ISP Should You Choose in San Carlos?

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 San Carlos is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 San Carlos is Verizon.
• SCATUI, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how San Carlos 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 San Carlos's D ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.