In 85142 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 87.07% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,980 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 85142
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 85142 are not shown.
85142 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 85142 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 87.07% of 85142. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in 85142 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 85142?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 85142.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 85142 home can get up to 1,980 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 85.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 85142.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 85142, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 85142?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 85142 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.00% of 85142 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.86% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.04%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 85142 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 85142, along with details on where in 85142 and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in 85142, AZ
Cox cable coverage
About 85.31%, or 68,637 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 85142 area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 85142.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 85142. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 85142. The fastest plan anyone in 85142 can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 85142 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In 85142 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 85142 cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 85142 is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 93 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in 85142, AZ
Mediacom cable coverage
About 19.41%, or 15,613 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast and south 85142 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 85142.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 85142. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 85142. The fastest plan anyone in 85142 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 85142 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 85142 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 85142 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 85142 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
85142 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 85142 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 85142 compare to the rest of Arizona?
Cable internet speeds in 85142 are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 1,980 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 87.07% in 85142.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 85142 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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