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- Speed Guide
- Best ISP
- Cheapest
- Fastest
- Compare Services
- FAQs
What's the right internet speed for your home?
Households within Tucson are, on average, getting download speeds of 147 Mbps and upload speeds of 31 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.
Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.
Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
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Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
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High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
View Allconnect's take
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Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
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Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
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High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
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Best internet provider in Tucson, AZ
Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Tucson is CenturyLink, with their fiber plans covering 100% of the city. CenturyLink internet plans start at $50 with speeds up to 500 Mbps.
To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.
Monthly Price Range
Available Speeds
Contract Length
Plans starting at
$50/mo.
Available speeds
500 Mbps
None
Call to order
(844) 451-2720 Check plans with CenturyLink
Plans starting at
$50/mo.
Available speeds
500 Mbps
Contract length
None
Call to order: (844) 451-2720
Check plans with CenturyLink
Cheap internet in Tucson, AZ
Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.
HughesNet has the cheapest internet plans in Tucson, starting at 50 Mbps for $49.99/mo.
Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.
Cheapest internet plans
HughesNet
Cheapest Plan
Monthly price
$49.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 50 Mbps
Contract length
24 mos.
Connection type
Satellite
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Fastest internet in Tucson, AZ
The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that CenturyLink and HughesNet offer the fastest internet in Tucson.
CenturyLink has fiber internet speeds starting at $75.00/mo. for up to 940 Mbps while HughesNet offers plans up to 100 Mbps for their satellite internet.
Fastest internet plans
CenturyLink
Fastest Plan
Monthly price
$75.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 940 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
HughesNet
Next Best Plan
Monthly price
$64.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
24 mos.
Connection type
Satellite
Check availability
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
