The 10 BEST Internet Providers Tempe, AZ (for 2024)

Tempe, Arizona is a part of the Phoenix metro area and has a population of just under two hundred thousand people. Major employers like Arizona State, State Farm, and Wells Fargo have brought a whole slew of new residents, particularly in the past decade with the population growing by 20%. Whether a new transplant or a long time resident, Tempe's inhabitants will need access to high-speed internet connections. Thankfully, there are quite a few providers to choose from.

Six residential internet service providers are operating in Tempe which is more than most cities of its size. Cox, CenturyLink, ViaSat, HughesNet, Gutierrez-Palmenberg, and Gila River Telecommunications offer service through a combination of cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite lines. 

Among wired providers, which is going to be the preference for most consumers, CenturyLink has the largest coverage area. CenturyLink offers service through both DSL and fiber. CenturyLink's fiber lines can produce some of the fastest speeds in the city. Cox also offers fiber service and has almost as large as a coverage area as CenturyLink. Also, its network has a higher portion of fiber lines laid and has higher average speeds across the city.

If you're looking for an alternative to a wired connection, or if it's not available, Gutierrez-Palmenberg, ViaSat, and HughesNet are all wireless providers. Satellite internet providers ViaSat and HughesNet, in particular, have service across the city with it being available nearly everywhere. Both companies offer multiple packages allowing you to find something that will fit both your needs and your budget.