Internet in Tempe at a glance
- Top providers
- Cox, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile 5G
- Fastest option
- Google Fiber up to 8 Gig; Cox up to 2 Gig
- Cheapest starting price
- Cox from ~$30/mo; T-Mobile 5G from $35/mo
- Fiber availability
- Google Fiber and CenturyLink fiber in parts of Tempe; Cox cable citywide
- Connection types
- Fiber, cable, 5G fixed wireless, satellite
Tempe, the dense Phoenix-metro college city (home to Arizona State University), is one of the Valley's more competitive markets — Cox is the dominant cable provider, with CenturyLink fiber in parts and Google Fiber expanding in the area, giving Tempe more fiber options than most Phoenix suburbs.
Tempe's density and student population have attracted strong network investment. Cox is the established cable provider (up to 2 Gig), CenturyLink offers fiber in parts of the city, and Google Fiber has been expanding in the Tempe area with symmetrical multi-gig speeds. For ASU students and renters, no-contract 5G home internet from T-Mobile and Verizon is also widely used.
📞 Fastest way to get connected in Tempe
Availability changes street by street — especially fiber. The quickest way to know exactly what's at your address (and lock in today's promotions) is to call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065. No obligation, and they'll check every provider for your specific Tempe address in minutes.
Internet providers available in Tempe
Here's a snapshot of the main internet providers serving Tempe, Arizona. Because availability is address-specific, call (844) 933-1065 to confirm what's at your exact location.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | From* | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable & Fiber | Up to 2 Gig | $30/mo | ~Citywide |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | Up to 8 Gig | $70/mo | Select areas |
| CenturyLink | Fiber & DSL | Up to 1 Gig | $50/mo | Fiber in parts; DSL wider |
| T-Mobile 5G Home | 5G | Up to ~415 Mbps | $35/mo | Citywide |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G | Up to 1 Gig | $35/mo | Much of city |
| Satellite (Starlink / Viasat) | Satellite | Up to ~220 Mbps | $50/mo | Everywhere |
*Starting/promotional prices with typical conditions, illustrative and varying by address. Promotions change frequently — confirm current pricing by phone.
Tempe provider breakdown
Cox
Tempe's cable provider, with speeds up to 2 Gig and fiber-powered plans in select areas, from around $30/mo with AutoPay, plus bundle and gift-card promotions.
📞 Call about Cox — (833) 487-6407Google Fiber
Google Fiber serves parts of the Tempe area with symmetrical fiber up to 8 Gig, flat pricing, no contracts, and no data caps. Where available, one of the fastest and simplest options.
📞 Call about Google Fiber — (833) 594-0214CenturyLink
CenturyLink offers fiber in select Tempe neighborhoods — typically a flat-rate gigabit plan with no contract and no data cap — plus DSL across wider areas. A strong pick where its fiber has reached, valued for simple pricing.
📞 Call about CenturyLink — (844) 675-8267T-Mobile 5G Home
Nationwide 5G home internet covering most of Tempe. As low as $30/mo with a T-Mobile voice line — no contract, no equipment fees, and a 5-year price-lock guarantee. A simple plug-in option where gigabit speeds aren't essential.
📞 Call about T-Mobile 5G Home — (844) 508-2111Verizon 5G Home
Verizon's 5G Home is a solid wireless alternative across Tempe, from $35/mo with a Verizon mobile plan, plus a multi-year price guarantee and frequent gift-card or free-device promotions.
📞 Call about Verizon 5G Home — (844) 457-6792Satellite (Starlink / Viasat)
Available at any address as a last resort — useful for outlying spots wired and 5G networks don't reach, though latency and cost make it a fallback rather than a first choice in a developed area.
📞 Call about Satellite (Starlink / Viasat) — (833) 749-7112Talk to a free Tempe advisor now
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📞 Call (844) 933-1065Choosing the best internet in Tempe
For most Tempe households:
- Want the fastest fiber? Check Google Fiber (up to 8 Gig where available) and CenturyLink fiber for your street.
- Want the most widely-available option? Cox is the dominant cable network, up to 2 Gig.
- Student or renting? T-Mobile or Verizon 5G Home plugs in instantly with no contract.
Tempe has more fiber options than most of the Valley, so call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065 to confirm what's at your address.
Bundling internet in Tempe
In Tempe, Cox offers strong bundle pricing, while Google Fiber and CenturyLink fiber both offer clean flat fiber pricing where available. T-Mobile and Verizon customers can add 5G home internet to existing plans. For the full picture, see our complete bundling guide, internet + mobile, and free mobile line deals.
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Where available, Google Fiber (up to 8 Gig) or CenturyLink fiber are the fastest. Cox is the dominant, most widely-available cable provider (up to 2 Gig from ~$30/month). Tempe has more fiber competition than most Phoenix suburbs. Call (844) 933-1065 to check your address.
Google Fiber has been expanding in the Tempe area with symmetrical multi-gig speeds (up to 8 Gig), flat pricing, and no contracts. Coverage is by neighborhood, so confirm availability for your specific street.
Yes — Tempe has multiple fiber options: Google Fiber (expanding), CenturyLink fiber in parts, plus Cox fiber-powered plans in select areas. This makes it one of the stronger fiber markets in the Phoenix metro. Confirm which reach your address.
Cox intro pricing starts around $30/month, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G Home about $35/month (with conditions), CenturyLink fiber around $50/month flat, and Google Fiber from about $70/month for higher tiers. Confirm current rates for your address.
Yes — Google Fiber, CenturyLink fiber, T-Mobile 5G Home, and Verizon all offer no-contract options, and Cox has month-to-month plans in many cases. 5G plugs in the same day, popular with ASU students.