Best Internet Providers in Tempe, AZ
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tempe, AZ
Tempe has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Tempe.
Ranks compare Tempe with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tempe, AZ at a Glance
Tempe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Tempe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tempe, AZ?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tempe based on Arizona customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Tempe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tempe?
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 Tempe
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tristate Wi-Fi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl 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 Tempe Compares to Places Its Size
Tempe's report card score is tied 270th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 305.
| Measure | Tempe | 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 | 30.9% | 286th of 305 | 50.0% | 45.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,996 Mbps | 276th of 305 | 2,842 Mbps | 2,595 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 137th 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 | 2.3 | Tied 268th 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 | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 147th of 305 | 93% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 139th of 305 | 80% | 76% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 43rd of 305 | 86% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $88,393 | 157th of 305 | $102,030 | $92,087 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 29% | Tied 12th of 305 | 17% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 30.9% of homes in Tempe, against 50.0% across Maricopa County and 45.4% across Arizona. Households in Tempe are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,393 (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 Tempe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tempe?
Cox Fiber in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,907 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 24.4% of Tempe homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,907 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 109 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tempe from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,656 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.6% of Tempe homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,656 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 1,168 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
907 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Tempe homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 907 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 887 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tempe from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tempe?
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
396 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Tempe homes. Across the city, Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 396 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 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 198 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Tempe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
441 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Tempe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 441 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 31 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Tempe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Tempe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Tempe homes. Across the city, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
156 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of Tempe homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 156 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 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 Tempe?
Cox Cable in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 80.3% of Tempe homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tempe?
CenturyLink DSL in Tempe, AZ
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.3% of Tempe homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 84 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Tempe from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Tempe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Wood Park to 60.9% in Meyer Park; by ZIP code, from 13.9% in 85283 to 72.7% in 85284. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tempe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tempe | 8,570 | 29.9% | 1,983 Mbps | 8.7 | B- | 72/100 |
| Peterson | 6,142 | 17.0% | 1,914 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 63/100 |
| Baseline-Hardy | 4,857 | 29.4% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 60/100 |
| Riverside | 4,339 | 50.6% | 1,922 Mbps | 9 | B | 78/100 |
| Wood Park | 4,225 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Tempe Royal Estates | 4,058 | 20.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 74/100 |
| Escalante | 4,041 | 10.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C | 68/100 |
| Tempe Junction | 3,815 | 48.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 80/100 |
| Meyer Park | 3,493 | 60.9% | 1,993 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 80/100 |
| Sunset | 3,003 | 14.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 89/100 |
ZIP codes in Tempe
How Tempe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tempe that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Sun Lakes has the most homes with fiber (79.2%) and Guadalupe the fewest (12.2%); Tempe has 30.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe (this page) | 183,672 | 30.9% | 1,996 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 72/100 |
| Phoenix metro area | 4,845,832 | 50.8% | 2,927 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 79/100 |
| Mesa | 532,876 | 66.2% | 4,810 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Scottsdale | 293,788 | 60.5% | 2,449 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 76/100 |
| Chandler | 280,360 | 47.8% | 3,011 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 86/100 |
| Gilbert | 277,946 | 47.1% | 2,729 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 93/100 |
| Laveen | 67,108 | 49.9% | 1,876 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Paradise Valley | 19,281 | 19.0% | 2,402 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Sun Lakes | 15,148 | 79.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 57/100 |
| Guadalupe | 6,063 | 12.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 47/100 |
| Sacate | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tempe?
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 Tempe
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi | 400 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tempe Internet Providers
Based on 164 reviews from Arizona internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tempe residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 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 79.9% coverage in Tempe.
At a national level, based on 2912 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 Tempe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tempe, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tempe Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tempe
Based on data reported by Tempe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tempe. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,985 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 | Tempe Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tempe?
Of the providers in Tempe, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tempe 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Tempe, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tempe
| ISP / Tech Type | Tempe Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (4) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
An Arizona Customer
Cox Cable
August 01, 2024 An Arizona Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 02, 2023 I chose Tmobile because I was already a long-term cellphone customer of theirs and felt that I already knew the company well. At the time I was having a chronic problem with Cox; constantly losing signal, and not getting repairs done by them from a reasonable method. Plus, the price of Tmobile vs. Cox was less than half. It was an easy decision.
Jay G
Cox Fiber
May 29, 2023 Cox is one of the only available internet service providers in my city and I don't think this is a good thing. I think because Cox has few competitors the service is not as good as it could be. I also think they can keep their prices really high because people in my area have very few options. I believe the internet is vitally important in the lives of most people and their should be more affordable, quality options out there. I wish the government would break up these ISP monopolies because it's the consumer that suffers when these companies get too big.
M.L.
CenturyLink DSL
April 23, 2023 I am very happy with my internet services. Previously, I had a different ISP called Cox and their internet was awful. It was slow everyday at the same time and they charged us way more than I pay now, and even over charged us when we left the service. Our current provider I have no qualms about. It is speedy, never slow, never an outage, and the cost is at least $30 less than what we were. paying for subpar internet.
An Arizona Customer
Cox Cable
April 04, 2023 My internet provider, like most companies I guess, feels the need to continually raise rates while offering no additional benefits. I can't complain about their service, it's usually reliable. Their customer customer service is also very good. But the prices rise too often and by too much.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Tempe?
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 Tempe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Tempe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Tristate Wi-Fi, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tempe, available to 94.8% 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.