Best Internet Providers in Surprise, AZ
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Surprise, AZ
Surprise has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Surprise.
Ranks compare Surprise with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Surprise, AZ at a Glance
Surprise Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Wyyerd
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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 Surprise ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Surprise, AZ?
Wyyerd Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Surprise based on 169 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Surprise?
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 Surprise
- Wyyerd - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Welink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tristate Wi-Fi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Surprise Compares to Places Its Size
Surprise's report card score is tied 46th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 37th of 305.
| Measure | Surprise | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Maricopa County | Arizona | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.2% | Tied 88th of 305 | 50.0% | 45.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,668 Mbps | 94th of 305 | 2,842 Mbps | 2,595 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | Tied 90th of 305 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 74th of 305 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 59th of 305 | 21% | 19% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 32nd of 305 | 93% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 81st of 305 | 80% | 76% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 28th of 305 | 86% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $105,846 | 94th of 305 | $102,030 | $92,087 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 17% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 90.2% of homes in Surprise, against 50.0% across Maricopa County and 45.4% across Arizona. Households in Surprise are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $105,846 (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 Surprise
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?
Wyyerd Fiber in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,030 Mbps
Wyyerd Fiber offers Fiber service to 83.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Wyyerd Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,030 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Wyyerd Fiber.
Cox Fiber in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 49.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Surprise from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
4,455 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 12.9% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,455 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,978 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
929 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 6.8% of Surprise homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 929 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 895 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Surprise from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
251 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 251 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Surprise homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Surprise homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
346 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 346 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 3.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 130 Mbps throughout the city.
Welink Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Welink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.2% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Welink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?
Cox Cable in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 59.9% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?
CenturyLink DSL in Surprise, AZ
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 89.0% of Surprise homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 104 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Surprise from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Surprise by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 47.5% of homes in 85378 to 98.1% in 85388. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Surprise
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Farms | 11,050 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 91/100 |
| Sierra Montana | 5,453 | 97.5% | 4,966 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 94/100 |
ZIP codes in Surprise
How Surprise Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Surprise that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Litchfield Park has the most homes with fiber (80.1%) and Youngtown the fewest (3.8%); Surprise has 90.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise (this page) | 148,979 | 90.2% | 4,668 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 87/100 |
| Glendale | 309,390 | 37.1% | 2,609 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 71/100 |
| Peoria | 196,875 | 60.9% | 2,712 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 84/100 |
| Sun City | 51,137 | 16.0% | 1,977 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 52/100 |
| El Mirage | 35,805 | 69.5% | 4,019 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 83/100 |
| Litchfield Park | 33,188 | 80.1% | 4,537 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Sun City West | 28,744 | 55.9% | 3,577 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 59/100 |
| Waddell | 13,014 | 63.3% | 3,708 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 91/100 |
| Youngtown | 7,107 | 3.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Wittmann | 7,020 | 36.8% | 1,028 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 57/100 |
| Luke Afb | 925 | 0.0% | 233 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Surprise?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Wyyerd Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Surprise
| Wyyerd Fiber | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Welink | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Surprise Internet Providers
Based on 169 reviews from Arizona internet customers, Wyyerd Fiber is the best internet service provider for Surprise residents. Wyyerd Fiber was rated at an average of 4.80 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 81.0% coverage in Surprise.
At a national level, based on 2919 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 Surprise Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Surprise, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Surprise Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyyerd | (2) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (3) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Surprise
Based on data reported by Surprise ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wyyerd Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Surprise. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,030 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Wyyerd Fiber. This indicates Wyyerd reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Surprise Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyyerd | (2) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (3) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Surprise?
Of the providers in Surprise, customers rate Wyyerd Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Surprise 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.
Wyyerd Fiber 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 Surprise, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Surprise
| ISP / Tech Type | Surprise Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyyerd | (2) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (3) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Surprise?
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 Surprise is Wyyerd.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wyyerd Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wyyerd Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Surprise is Wyyerd.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Surprise, available to 96.4% 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.