In Apache County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 95.80% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 102 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Apache County
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 Apache County are not shown.
Apache County 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
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Internet service is available in 95.80% of Apache County. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Apache County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Apache County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Apache County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Apache County home can get up to 102 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 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, 5.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Apache County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Apache County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Apache County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Apache County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Apache County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.65%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 90.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.20% of Apache County homes.
Internet Market Health in Apache County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Apache County 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 Apache County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Apache County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Apache County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Apache County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices 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, Apache County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Apache County, along with details on where in Apache County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Apache County, AZ
Frontier DSL coverage
About 18.75%, or 12,380 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, southwest, north, northwest, central, and west Apache County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Apache County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Apache County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ponderosa DSL in Apache County, AZ
Ponderosa DSL coverage
About 3.64%, or 2,401 people, have Ponderosa DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Apache County area. Ponderosa is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Ponderosa DSL download speeds
Ponderosa is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ponderosa DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Ponderosa goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ponderosa DSL upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ponderosa DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ponderosa is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Apache County DSL providers. Ponderosa offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ponderosa customers can get speeds up to 8.4 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Choice Wireless Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Choice fixed wireless coverage
About 69.02%, or 45,569 people, have Choice fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, northwest, central, northeast, and west Apache County area. Choice is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Apache County.
Choice Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Choice is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Choice fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Choice goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 11.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Choice Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Choice fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Choice is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Choice offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Choice customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 81.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 24.51%, or 16,183 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Apache County area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Apache County.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from TWN Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Apache County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TWN Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, TWN Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cellular One Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Cellular One fixed wireless coverage
About 19.18%, or 12,664 people, have Cellular One fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Apache County area. Cellular One is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Apache County.
Cellular One fixed wireless download speeds
Cellular One is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cellular One fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Cellular One goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Apache County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cellular One fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cellular One fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cellular One is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Cellular One offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 13.36%, or 8,822 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Apache County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Apache County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 6.78%, or 4,477 people, have Ethos Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and central Apache County area. Ethos Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Ethos Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethos Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Ethos Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 143 Mbps.
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- 55.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ethos Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethos Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Ethos Broadband offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Ethos Broadband customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
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- 55.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ponderosa Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Ponderosa fixed wireless coverage
About 5.59%, or 3,688 people, have Ponderosa fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Apache County area. Ponderosa is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Ponderosa fixed wireless download speeds
Ponderosa is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ponderosa fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Ponderosa goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ponderosa fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ponderosa fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ponderosa is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Ponderosa offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Ponderosa customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Apache County, AZ
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless coverage
About 5.14%, or 3,391 people, have Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south Apache County area. Tristate Wi-Fi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless download speeds
Tristate Wi-Fi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Tristate Wi-Fi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Tristate Wi-Fi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Apache County fixed wireless providers. Tristate Wi-Fi offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Apache County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Tristate Wi-Fi customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Apache County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Apache County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Apache County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Internet speeds in Apache County are much slower versus the average speeds in Arizona: 2,392 Mbps in Arizona versus 102 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arizona is 98.72% versus 95.80% in Apache County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Apache County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- McKinley County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Miguel County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hutchinson County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gray County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roger Mills County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canadian County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Aroostook County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coos County, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maverick County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oxford County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Box Elder County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grays Harbor County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belknap County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds