Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Tempe, AZ


In Tempe there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 24.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,411 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 Fiber internet providers in Tempe, AZ.

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Tempe, AZ Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Tempe

Cox Communications | Fiber

Availability:

16.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,211 Mbps

Quantum Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

8.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,658 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

7.27%

Avg. Speed:

928 Mbps

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 Tempe are not shown.

 

Tempe Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Tempe is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 24.25% of Tempe. Areas in green have fiber 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 Tempe above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Tempe?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Tempe.

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The average Tempe home can get up to 1,411 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 60 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tempe.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Tempe, and slower in the south areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Tempe?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tempe you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.42% of Tempe homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 77.43% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.54%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.61% of Tempe homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tempe, along with details on where in Tempe and at what speeds.

Cox Communications Fiber in Tempe, AZ

Cox fiber coverage

About 16.45%, or 30,205 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tempe area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tempe.

 

Cox Communications fiber download speeds

Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tempe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tempe. The fastest plan anyone in Tempe can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tempe customers is up to 1,211 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Tempe. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 21.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 78.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications fiber upload speeds

In Tempe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Tempe fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tempe is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Cox's Tempe fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Quantum Fiber Fiber in Tempe, AZ

Quantum Fiber fiber coverage

About 8.60%, or 15,796 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, southwest, southeast, and west Tempe area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tempe.

 

Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds

Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tempe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Tempe. The fastest plan anyone in Tempe can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tempe customers is up to 1,658 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Quantum Fiber customers in Tempe. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 48.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Tempe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tempe fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 Tempe is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,169 Mbps.

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Quantum Fiber's Tempe fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 48.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Tempe, AZ

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 7.27%, or 13,356 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, and southwest Tempe area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tempe.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tempe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Tempe. The fastest plan anyone in Tempe can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 60 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tempe customers is up to 928 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Tempe. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 46.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 49.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 60.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Tempe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tempe fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Tempe is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 898 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Tempe fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 46.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 45.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Tempe Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tempe or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Tempe compare to the rest of Arizona?

Fiber internet speeds in Tempe are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 1,411 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 24.25% in Tempe.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tempe are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
8528224.93%
852835.91%
8528125.20%
8520266.50%
8528453.46%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
8521073.28%
8525764.42%
8520174.67%
8504424.81%
8522619.80%

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