In Nelson there are 5 residential internet providers covering 53.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 77 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Nelson
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 Nelson are not shown.
Nelson 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 53.92% of Nelson. 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 Ponderosa. Now you can call companies in Nelson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nelson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson home can get up to 77 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 34.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nelson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Nelson, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 46.08% of Nelson homes.
Internet Market Health in Nelson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nelson 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 Nelson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (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.
Nelson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Nelson homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Nelson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Nelson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
Ponderosa DSL in Nelson, AZ
Ponderosa DSL coverage
About 5.53%, or 12 people, have Ponderosa DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Nelson area. Ponderosa is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
Ponderosa DSL download speeds
Ponderosa is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ponderosa DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Ponderosa goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ponderosa DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ponderosa DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ponderosa is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Ponderosa offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Nelson, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 3.23%, or 7 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Nelson 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 Nelson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Nelson 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 slowest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ponderosa Fixed Wireless in Nelson, AZ
Ponderosa fixed wireless coverage
About 45.62%, or 99 people, have Ponderosa fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. Ponderosa is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
Ponderosa fixed wireless download speeds
Ponderosa is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ponderosa fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Ponderosa goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ponderosa fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ponderosa fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ponderosa is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Ponderosa 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 Nelson 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson, AZ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 8.29%, or 18 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, and west Nelson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 71 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Nelson 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nelson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Arizona?
Internet speeds in Nelson are much slower versus the average speeds in Arizona: 2,392 Mbps in Arizona versus 77 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arizona is 98.72% versus 53.92% in Nelson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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 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
- Peach Springs, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seligman, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Truxton, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valentine, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hackberry, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valle Vista, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hualapai, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chloride, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long Valley, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Searchlight, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fruitdale, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stubblefield, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stringtown, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stratton, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stonewall, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gilman, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gillett Grove, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gildford, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gazette, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gatesburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds