Best Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, AZ
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Santa Cruz.
Ranks compare Santa Cruz with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Santa Cruz Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Gila River Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Santa Cruz ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Cruz, AZ?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz
How Santa Cruz Compares to Places Its Size
Santa Cruz's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Santa Cruz | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pinal County | Arizona | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.1% | bottom 40% | 58.9% | 45.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 683 Mbps | bottom 25% | 3,812 Mbps | 2,595 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.6 | bottom 9% | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 4.5 | top 1% | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 19% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 70% | bottom 8% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 38% | bottom 17% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 47% | bottom 5% | 84% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $44,241 | bottom 9% | $85,248 | $92,087 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 47.1% of homes in Santa Cruz, against 58.9% across Pinal County and 45.4% across Arizona. Households in Santa Cruz are larger than the US average (4.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,241 (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 Santa Cruz
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Cruz?
Gila River Telecommunications Fiber in Santa Cruz, AZ
Availability:
47.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Gila River Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 47.1% of Santa Cruz homes. Across the city, Gila River Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa Cruz?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, AZ
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% of Santa Cruz homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, AZ
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% of Santa Cruz homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, AZ
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.7% of Santa Cruz 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Cruz?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Santa Cruz, AZ.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Cruz?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Santa Cruz, AZ.
Internet in Santa Cruz by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Santa Cruz
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Santa Cruz Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Santa Cruz that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Silver Bell has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Guadalupe the fewest (12.2%); Santa Cruz has 47.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz (this page) | 51 | 47.1% | 683 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 29/100 |
| Laveen | 67,108 | 49.9% | 1,876 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Tolleson | 44,246 | 32.5% | 2,771 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 79/100 |
| Maricopa | 40,063 | 82.7% | 5,480 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Silver Bell | 24,681 | 99.5% | 6,546 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 95/100 |
| Guadalupe | 6,063 | 12.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 47/100 |
| Rainbow Valley | 1,633 | 70.4% | 1,678 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 77/100 |
| Laveen Village | 153 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Sacate | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Maricopa Colony | 74 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 48/100 |
| Maricopa Village | 28 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Cruz?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Santa Cruz
| Gila River Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Santa Cruz Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santa Cruz Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Santa Cruz, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Cruz Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gila River Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Cruz
Based on data reported by Santa Cruz ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Gila River Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Santa Cruz. 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Cruz Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gila River Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa Cruz?
The table below shows how customers in Santa Cruz, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa Cruz
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Cruz Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gila River Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
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
ISPReports User
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
ISPReports User
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 Santa Cruz?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Gila River Telecommunications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gila River Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Santa Cruz, available to 47.1% 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.