13 Best Internet Providers in South Salt Lake, UT

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, UT?

Utopia Fiber is the best internet provider in South Salt Lake based on Utah customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Utopia Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Salt Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Utopia Fiber is an option for 39.33% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Salt Lake

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Salt Lake Internet Providers

Based on 86 reviews from Utah internet customers, Utopia Fiber is the best internet service provider for South Salt Lake residents. Utopia Fiber was rated at an average of 4.31 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Google Fiber wins for second-place in Utah, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 81.1% coverage in South Salt Lake.

At a national level, based on 4467 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Utopia Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Salt Lake?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in South Salt Lake, the fastest internet in the city comes from Utopia Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Salt Lake

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Utopia Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	SenaWave	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Beehive Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Utah Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Salt Lake

Based on data reported by South Salt Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Utopia Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in South Salt Lake. 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.

However, 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 South Salt Lake?

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. Google Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Salt Lake customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in South Salt Lake

South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake below, including the metrics used and how South Salt Lake compares to the rest of Utah and nation.

South Salt Lake ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	South Salt Lake	Utah	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Salt Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.98%	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.	8,332 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 South Salt Lake.	10.8	8.4	6.8

 

South Salt Lake Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Salt Lake	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.	2.3	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.	16%	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.	97%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	71%	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.	71%	81%	76%

South Salt Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Salt Lake is A, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Salt Lake is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Salt Lake have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Salt Lake 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.

90% of South Salt Lake households have an internet connection despite having 99.98% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake?

How Much Speed does a South Salt Lake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Salt Lake is 2.3, which is smaller than the Utah average of 3.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Salt Lake's average household income is $66,572 which is much lower than the Utah average of $101,103 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

South Salt Lake also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Utah average of 20%. Additionally, 16% 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 South Salt Lake has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Salt Lake households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Salt Lake?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Salt Lake?

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 South Salt Lake is Utopia.
• The fastest internet provider should be Utopia 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 South Salt Lake is Utopia.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake's A ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.