In Central Phoenix there are 11 residential internet providers covering 97.85% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,062 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Central Phoenix
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 Central Phoenix are not shown.
Central Phoenix 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 97.85% of Central Phoenix. 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 Cox. Now you can call companies in Central Phoenix with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Phoenix?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Phoenix.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Phoenix home can get up to 2,062 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 2.84% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Phoenix.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Central Phoenix, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Phoenix?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Phoenix you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.04% of Central Phoenix homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.63% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.15%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.15% of Central Phoenix homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Phoenix
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Central Phoenix internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Phoenix homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central Phoenix internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 11 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, Central Phoenix is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Phoenix, along with details on where in Central Phoenix and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.46%, or 75,081 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 43.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Phoenix DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Cox cable coverage
About 90.11%, or 70,136 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix 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 90 Mbps.
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- 84.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 16.63%, or 12,943 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, west, south, southwest, east, and central Central Phoenix area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Central Phoenix.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 2,633 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 45.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix 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 2,175 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 11.90%, or 9,260 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, central, southwest, east, south, and west Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 928 Mbps.
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- 71.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 860 Mbps.
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- 71.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Cox fiber coverage
About 4.83%, or 3,762 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, north, northeast, central, northwest, and southeast Central Phoenix area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Phoenix.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 1,215 Mbps.
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- 21.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 78.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.25%, or 72,583 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.25%, or 72,583 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.27%, or 71,823 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 92.05%, or 71,647 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 432 Mbps.
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- 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
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- 18.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
AirFiber fixed wireless coverage
About 89.62%, or 69,755 people, have AirFiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. AirFiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Phoenix.
AirFiber (Arizona) fixed wireless download speeds
AirFiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AirFiber fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from AirFiber goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Central Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AirFiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AirFiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. AirFiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless coverage
About 71.86%, or 55,937 people, have Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Phoenix area. Tristate Wi-Fi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Phoenix.
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless download speeds
Tristate Wi-Fi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Phoenix. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Phoenix. The fastest plan anyone in Central Phoenix can order from Tristate Wi-Fi goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Phoenix customers is up to 388 Mbps.
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- 96.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Phoenix 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 the fastest compared to other Central Phoenix fixed wireless providers. Tristate Wi-Fi offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Phoenix is up to 400 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Tristate Wi-Fi customers can get speeds up to 353 Mbps.
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- 83.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Central Phoenix Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Phoenix or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Phoenix compare to the rest of Phoenix?
Internet speeds in Central Phoenix are slower versus the average speeds in Phoenix: 2,701 Mbps in Phoenix versus 2,062 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Phoenix is 99.40% versus 97.85% in Central Phoenix.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Phoenix 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Encanto, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronze Boot, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, Tempe, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cartwright, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West, Arlington, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan Square, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Soundview, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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