Best Internet Providers in Glendale, Arizona
Our Experts
What is the best internet provider in Glendale?
Cox is the best internet provider in Glendale. In addition to having the greatest availability, Cox offers the best high-speed plan selection and the fastest speeds in Glendale, up to 2,000 megabits per second.
With service starting at $50 per month for speeds up to 100Mbps, Cox isn’t the cheapest internet service provider on the market, but that pricing is still tied for the lowest in Glendale. Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet start at $50 as well. You’ll get more speed with Quantum Fiber, up to 500Mbps, and possibly with Verizon 5G Home Internet, which has a speed range of 50 to 300Mbps.
T-Mobile Home Internet, Phoenix Internet and CenturyLink round out the list of practical internet options in Glendale. T-Mobile Home Internet may be worth considering, but you’re likely to get more speed for the money with providers other than Phoenix Internet and CenturyLink.
Our methodology
CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Glendale across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs, while the text is specific to what's available in Glendale. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month -- a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Glendale, Arizona
Cox
Best internet provider in Glendale, AZ
Our take - Availability is Cox’s biggest advantage in Glendale. More than 90% of Glendale residences are serviceable for Cox, according to the FCC. Cox offers a decent plan selection with speeds ranging from 100 to 2,000Mbps, but all plans come with a 1.25TB monthly data cap and a $13 monthly fee if you rent your equipment.
Quantum Fiber
Best fiber internet provider in Glendale, AZ
Our take - Quantum Fiber availability is somewhat limited in Glendale, though fellow Lumen Technologies brand CenturyLink is available throughout most of the area. If Quantum Fiber is available, the service includes unlimited data, free equipment rental and a price-for-life guarantee -- all perks you won’t get with Cox.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Best fixed wireless internet in Glendale, AZ
Our take - While T-Mobile Home Internet is available to more homes in Glendale, according to the FCC, Verizon 5G Home Internet has a lower starting price and faster speed potential. A mobile bundle discount can bring the rate down to $35 or $45 per month, depending on the plan you choose.
Glendale, Arizona, internet providers compared
| Provider | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Data cap | Contract | CNET review score |
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CenturyLink Read full review | DSL | $55 | 20-100Mbps | $15 (optional) | None | None | 6.7 |
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Cox Read full review | Cable | $50-$150 | 100-2,000Mbps | $13 (optional) | 1.25TB | None | 6.2 |
| Phoenix Internet | Fixed wireless | $60-$100 | 15-100Mbps | $10 (optional) | None | Varies | N/A |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | $50-$75 | 500-940Mbps | None | None | None | 6.7 |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $60 ($40-$50 with eligible mobile plans) | 72-245Mbps | None | None | None | 7.4 |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible mobile plans) | 50-1,000Mbps | None | None | None | 7.2 |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What's the cheapest internet plan in Glendale?
| Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
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Cox Go Fast Read full review | $50 | 100Mbps | $13 (optional) |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($40-$50 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
How to find internet deals and promotions in Glendale
The best internet deals and top promotions in Glendale depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Glendale internet providers, such as Cox, may offer lower introductory pricing on select plans for a limited time. Many, however, including CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Fastest internet plans in Glendale
| Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Cox 2 Gig Read full review | $150 | 2,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
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Cox 1 Gig Read full review | $110 | 1,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
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Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
| Quantum Fiber | $75 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | None | Fiber |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
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.
- 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics -- browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
- 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
- 40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
- 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
- 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Glendale
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike 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:
- Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
- Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
- Are customers happy with their service?
While 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.
Internet providers in Glendale, Arizona, FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Glendale?
Cox is Glendale's best internet service provider due to its availability and plan selection. Cox covers over 90% of Glendale households and offers more options than any local ISP. Cox plans range from $50 per month (tied for cheapest in the area) for speeds up to 100Mbps to $150 for speeds up to 2,000Mbps (the fastest in Glendale).
Is fiber internet available in Glendale?
Recent FCC data indicates fiber is available in Glendale but only to around 6% of households, or around 6,200 residences. Serviceability is greatest to the south of W. Northern Avenue along N. Dysart Road, but random neighborhoods throughout Glendale may be eligible for fiber internet. Quantum Fiber is the largest fiber-optic provider in Glendale, though Cox also has a small fiber presence in the area.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Glendale?
Cox, Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet each have a starting monthly price of $50. Quantum Fiber offers more speed for the price, up to 500Mbps, compared with 100Mbps from Cox. Verizon 5G Home Internet has a faster speed potential than Cox, but speeds could fall between 50 and 300Mbps.
It’s important to consider more than the monthly rate when shopping for home internet. While Cox is tied for cheapest at $50 per month, the data cap (1.25TB) and equipment fee ($13, should you choose to rent) may add to the monthly costs. Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet include unlimited data and free equipment rental in the price. Additionally, Quantum Fiber offers a price-for-life guarantee, keeping your monthly rate the same as long as you have the plan.
Which internet provider in Glendale offers the fastest plan?
Fiber internet providers typically offer the fastest internet speeds, but in Glendale, Cox, a cable provider, has the fastest plan. Cox 2 Gig comes with max speeds of 2,000Mbps down and 100Mbps up, starting at $150 monthly. Cox also offers a single gig plan, as does Quantum Fiber. Speeds up to 1,000Mbps may also be available from Verizon 5G Home Internet, but much slower speeds are likely as the plan advertises download speeds between 85 and 1,000Mbps.
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