Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The average starting price for internet service in Tucson is about $47 per month. Most providers offer a $50 monthly plan, but one provider offers plans even lower than that.
Xfinity offers the cheapest plan you’ll find in Tucson with its $20-per-month plan for download speeds of 150Mbps. Or, if you need more speed, Xfinity Connect costs $35 monthly and reaches speeds up to 300Mbps.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Xfinity Connect Read full review | $20 | 150Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $35 | 300Mbps | None |
Cox 100 Read full review | $50 | 100Mbps | None |
Quantum Fiber | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 100Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $65 ($40 with eligible mobile plan) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
How many members of your household use the internet?
The best internet deals and top promotions in Tucson depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Tucson internet providers, such as Xfinity and Cox, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including Quantum Fiber and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
In the most recent Tucson speed tests, Xfinity came out on top in expected download speeds, with Cox just behind. And in the most recent Ookla data of the entire US, Tucson came in at number 76 overall in median download speed.
Quantum Fiber, Cox Communications, Verizon and Xfinity all offer high-speed gigabit plans in Tucson, with Quantum offering the fastest speeds -- 8,000Mbps for $165 per month.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Technology type |
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Quantum Fiber 8 Gig | $165 | 8,085Mbps | 8,056Mbps | None | Fiber |
Cox 2 Gig Read full review | $150 | 2,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $80 | 1,200Mbps | 35Mbps | 1.2TB | Cable |
Cox 1 Gig Read full review | $110 | 1,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $80 ($45 with eligible phone plan) | 300Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $75 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | 1.2TB | Cable |
Quantum Fiber 1 Gig | $75 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike with the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
Though the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Though we rate Xfinity as the best bet in Tucson, your address will dictate which ISP is best for you. The speeds and providers vary throughout the city and the surrounding areas, so you’ll have to plug in your location to find your best options.
Is fiber internet available in Tucson?
Fiber internet is available to just over 13% of Tucson households, mainly through Quantum Fiber. Prices range from $50 to $165 monthly, and speed plans offered include 500 and 8,000Mbps.
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What is the cheapest internet provider in Tucson?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Tucson with its Connect plan. For $20 per month, customers can get 150Mbps download speeds.
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Is CenturyLink or Xfinity better?
CenturyLink and Xfinity are both really solid options for your internet service. In Tucson, CenturyLink runs DSL and fiber, while Xfinity runs cable. Typically, we’d rate CenturyLink over Xfinity, but that’s only when you can get CenturyLink’s fiber plans. If you can’t get fiber service from CenturyLink (or its sibling brand, Quantum Fiber), we’d pick Xfinity over CenturyLink for Tucson residents.
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Source: cnet.com