In Surprise there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 69.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Surprise, AZ.
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Surprise, AZ Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Surprise
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 Surprise are not shown.
Surprise Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Surprise is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.87% of Surprise. 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 Surprise above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Surprise?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Surprise.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Surprise home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 69.87% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Surprise?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Surprise you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.22% of Surprise homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.28% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Surprise homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Surprise, along with details on where in Surprise and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Surprise, AZ

Cox cable coverage
About 69.87%, or 104,098 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Surprise area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Surprise.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surprise. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Surprise. The fastest plan anyone in Surprise can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Surprise customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Surprise 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 Surprise cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Surprise 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 85 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Surprise Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Surprise or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Surprise compare to the rest of Arizona?
Cable internet speeds in Surprise are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 69.87% in Surprise.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Surprise 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Sun City West, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- El Mirage, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Waddell, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Youngtown, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sun City, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Litchfield Park, AZ: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Peoria, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Glendale, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise Valley, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Erie, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elizabeth, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elk Grove, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Durham, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dothan, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglasville, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elkhart, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- El Cajon, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Downey, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds


