Providers we compare in Phoenix
These providers serve parts of Phoenix and the surrounding area. Availability can change from one street to the next.
Charter completed its purchase of Cox in August 2026, and former Cox areas in metro Phoenix moved to the Spectrum brand in September. Spectrum is now the main cable provider in Phoenix and much of the Valley. Spectrum details
Cox was the Valley’s main cable company for decades and reported nearly 3 million combined customers in metro Phoenix and southern Arizona as of 2023. Current Cox customers keep their service, equipment and pricing during the move to Spectrum. Cox details
AT&T bought Lumen’s consumer fiber business, including Quantum Fiber in Phoenix, in February 2026, and is moving those customers to AT&T Fiber one market at a time. AT&T said it would increase its Arizona fiber building in 2026, including in Phoenix and Tucson. AT&T details
CenturyLink, the traditional phone company in Phoenix, still offers DSL from Lumen in parts of the city. Its fiber customers are moving to AT&T, so some bills may still say CenturyLink or Quantum Fiber during the switch. CenturyLink details
Sells internet over partner fiber and 5G networks at many Phoenix-area addresses, with its own plans and customer service. EarthLink details
Satellite internet for desert and rural edges of Maricopa and Pinal counties where wired service doesn’t reach. Starlink details
Internet in Phoenix at a glance
Most Phoenix homes can choose between cable from Spectrum (the former Cox network) and fiber or DSL on the old CenturyLink phone lines, which now belong to AT&T for fiber and Lumen for DSL. In parts of the East Valley, GFiber (Google Fiber) adds another fiber option. T-Mobile and Verizon 5G home internet are also available at many addresses, and satellite and fixed wireless serve the rural edges of the metro.
Cox is now Spectrum
Charter, the company behind Spectrum, completed its $34.5 billion purchase of Cox in August 2026, and Cox services in Arizona were rebranded as Spectrum by mid-September. Spectrum says current pricing, equipment, account information and internet service stay the same during the transition. When your current promotion ends, compare your Spectrum offer with fiber and 5G options at your address. Our guide Cox is now Spectrum explains what to check.
CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber are becoming AT&T
AT&T completed its purchase of Lumen’s consumer fiber business in February 2026. That includes Quantum Fiber and CenturyLink Fiber customers in Phoenix. AT&T is converting former Lumen markets one at a time, covering branding, billing, support and equipment, so you may still see CenturyLink or Quantum Fiber on your bill for now. CenturyLink DSL stayed with Lumen. If you’re on DSL, ask whether AT&T Fiber has reached your street. See our CenturyLink and AT&T pages for more.
GFiber in the East Valley
GFiber serves customers in parts of Mesa and Chandler and began building in Tempe and Queen Creek in June 2025. In March 2026, Apache Junction approved an agreement for GFiber to build there too, with construction expected to start later in 2026. GFiber usually opens service block by block, so neighbors on different streets may have different options. GFiber has also announced plans to combine with Astound Broadband, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2026.
Central Phoenix vs. the suburbs
Central Phoenix (Downtown, Midtown, Arcadia, Biltmore, Ahwatukee and the areas around the light rail) has many apartment communities that are pre-wired for one or two providers. Ask the leasing office which providers are wired in and whether fiber runs to your unit.
Suburbs such as Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear and Buckeye are growing fast, especially in the West Valley. New subdivisions often have fiber built in, but some sign deals with a single provider, and service can lag behind move-in dates. If you’re comparing homes across the Valley, check internet for each address before you choose. Near Arizona State University in Tempe, install dates fill up around the August move-in rush.
Heat, monsoons and outages
Phoenix summers are hard on electronics. Keep your modem and router out of a hot garage or a closet with no airflow, and leave space around them so they can cool. Monsoon season, which officially runs from June 15 to September 30, brings dust storms and thunderstorms that can knock out power. Your router stops when the power does, so a battery backup (UPS) and a phone plan with hotspot data can keep you online during short outages.
Snowbirds and seasonal homes
Many winter visitors spend part of the year in the Valley. If you leave for the summer, ask your provider whether it offers a seasonal hold or a lower-cost plan while you’re away, and how to restart service when you return. Some people keep a basic plan running so smart thermostats and cameras stay connected through the summer heat.
Choosing the right plan
If you work from home, fiber’s matching upload speeds help with video calls and large files. Read our fiber vs cable guide and how much internet speed do I need to size your plan. Moving to Phoenix? Our moving internet checklist covers the timeline. Browse other cities on our internet by state and city page, or share your address and a specialist will compare every provider that serves it, for free.
