In Safford there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 81.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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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DSL Internet Service Provider in Safford
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 Safford are not shown.
Safford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Safford is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.94% of Safford. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Safford above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Safford?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Safford.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Safford home can get up to 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 1.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 79.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Safford.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Safford, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Safford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Safford you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.77% of Safford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.32% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Safford homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Safford, along with details on where in Safford and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Safford, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 81.94%, or 12,374 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Safford area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Safford.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Safford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Safford. The fastest plan anyone in Safford can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Safford customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 96.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Safford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Safford DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Safford is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 96.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Safford DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Safford or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Safford compare to the rest of Arizona?
DSL internet speeds in Safford are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 11 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 81.94% in Safford.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Safford are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Lone Star, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Swift Trail Junction, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Jose, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old Columbine, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guthrie, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Duncan, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- York, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Klondyke, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Northview, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Bend, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norridge, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newtown, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newman, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Ulm, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Kensington, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Cumberland, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds