Nowadays, people can do more with the internet than ever before, and America Connects offers you more ways to get connected. Just enter your address within the box above to locate internet service providers and the most affordable plans in your area.
Trying to decide which internet package will work the best for you? Continue reading for more information about internet access options, speeds and more.
Which Arizona High Speed Internet Service is Right for you?
The internet has become a powerful tool that allows you to keep in touch with family and friends, work remotely in your own home, download media to enjoy on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) know that your internet needs are unique and now they deliver more options for high speed internet than ever before.
What exactly is High Speed Internet?
When the internet was introduced in the mid-1990's, the only option was what's known as dial-up service. Dial-up delivers internet access to the home employing a local phone number and active phone line. At the time this was a good solution for many since most already had a home phone.
Even so, internet speeds tended to be sluggish and were dependent on your location. One other drawback was that in order to gain access to the internet the phone line used as the connection needed to be free. As the internet grew to incorporate more robust media and sites many found they needed a faster internet service.
ISPs turned to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to deliver speedier internet services. These methods are known as "broadband". Over time as internet services have improved, the measurement for what is considered broadband has changed.
Currently, the FCC considers an internet service to be broadband if they have data download or upload speeds exceeding 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high-speed internet can still vary based on a few factors such as how much bandwidth you share with other consumers employing your internet service provider and your proximity to your ISP.
Those thinking about high-speed internet can pick between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet, or fiber optic high speed internet services.
Arizona Cable Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Cable broadband internet services use a cable TV connection to provide customers with broadband internet access. In order to make the connection there's a cable modem at the users end and a cable modem termination system at the cable operators end. The distance between the modem and termination system can be approximately 100 miles without any problems occurring.
Cable high speed internet can work at around 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may limit the volume of data being transmitted. In addition, when you use cable internet services you share bandwidth with other customers. The network monitor makes certain that bandwidth is distributed efficiently so that service doesn't slow during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are many service provider options for cable broadband internet. Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communcations are all top cable internet service providers throughout most of the US.
Check on the availability of cable broadband internet service in your city - call the number above or enter your address inside the secure search form to get started.
Arizona DSL Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transmit data through a copper phone line. Unlike dial-up services, DSL works off of frequencies that are not used for making phone calls by splitting the line in two - one for voice calls and the other for internet use.
Digital subscriber lines run from a central office out to consumers. Typically this limits DSL distribution to a short distance of 2 miles from the central office, though some lines run up to five miles long. This factor also affects the exact download and upload speeds.
The good news is that little to no infrastructure is involved and it's a true high speed internet service that transmits data at a rate of up to 10Mbps. DSL may also deliver better reliability and security than some other options because it is being supplied by a phone line that often isn't shared.
Leading DSL service providers include AT&T and Verizon. You can find DSL options from service providers in your city by entering your address inside the box above.
Arizona Satellite Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Satellite broadband internet services employ orbiting satellites to capture and relay broadband data between a satellite company and its subscribers. Although the download and upload speeds are considered broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over thousands of miles users can sometimes experience signal delays of around 1-2 seconds.
Despite the possibility of short delays, satellite internet is capable of providing data at 5Mbps. Satellite broadband internet is perfect for those wanting broadband internet in rural places where other internet services aren't available. AT&T and the Dish Network are both top providers of satellite high speed internet services.
See if satellite broadband internet services are available in your town by entering your address inside the box above.
Arizona Fiber Optic Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Fiber Optic is the most recent and fastest approach to bring broadband internet into the home. Systems of fiber optic cables can deliver internet up to 25 times faster than other high-speed options and provide an extremly stable internet connection. This is mainly because fiber optic wiring is more resilient than other connections and isn't impacted by storms, static or noise.
For those searching for the fastest high speed broadband internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are well known for their ability to transmit data at rates as high as 50 Mbps.
Presently, Comcast and AT&T deliver fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic internet services are only obtainable through Verizon FiOS. They began providing fiber optic internet services in 2006 and are continuously increasing their service areas.
See if fiber optic high speed internet services are available in your city - call the toll free number above for personal assistance or enter your address in the secure search form.
