In 86016 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 73.53% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 200 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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4 Internet Service Providers in 86016
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 86016 are not shown.
86016 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 73.53% of 86016. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Choice. Now you can call companies in 86016 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 86016?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 86016.
Internet Speed Key
The average 86016 home can get up to 200 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 200 Mbps, which 73.53% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 86016?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 86016 you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 86016 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 73.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 26.47% of 86016 homes.
Internet Market Health in 86016
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 86016 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 86016 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
86016 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 86016 homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. 86016 internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 86016 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 86016, along with details on where in 86016 and at what speeds.
Choice Wireless Fixed Wireless in 86016, AZ
Choice fixed wireless coverage
About 45.59%, or 31 people, have Choice fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and central 86016 area. Choice is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 86016.
Choice Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Choice is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 86016. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Choice fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 86016. The fastest plan anyone in 86016 can order from Choice goes up to 200 Mbps, and all 86016 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Choice Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In 86016 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Choice fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Choice is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 86016 fixed wireless providers. Choice offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 86016 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in 86016, AZ
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 27.94%, or 19 people, have Ethos Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east 86016 area. Ethos Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 86016.
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Ethos Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 86016. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethos Broadband fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 86016. The fastest plan anyone in 86016 can order from Ethos Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all 86016 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In 86016 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ethos Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethos Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 86016 fixed wireless providers. Ethos Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 86016 is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
86016 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 86016 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 86016 compare to the rest of Arizona?
Internet speeds in 86016 are slower versus the average speeds in Arizona: 2,392 Mbps in Arizona versus 200 Mbps in the zip. The state has far less internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Arizona is 98.72% versus 73.53% in 86016.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 86016 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 86511, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 86504, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 86515, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 87320, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 86441, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 87375, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- 79251, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds