Best Internet Providers in Chandler, Arizona

After much research and testing, Cox comes out as the top pick for the best internet service provider for most households in Chandler. Despite not being the fastest ISP in the area, Cox still offers plenty of speed and stands head and shoulders above its fellow ISPs with its wide coverage area. Verizon 5G Home Internet is also a solid pick, with monthly plans starting at $35 if you bundle with your mobile plan. Then there's T-Mobile Home Internet, another close competitor in Chandler, with prices at $35 when bundled with eligible phone plans.

For residents looking for the lowest prices or fastest speeds, we have found the very best. Quantum fiber, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G tie for the cheapest internet service in the area, with plans starting at $50 per month. The internet service provider with the fastest speeds is Quantum Fiber's 8,000Mbps plan, but its lack of availability outside of pocket areas makes it unreliable compared to other competitors. Google Fiber is building a network in Chandler, and it won't be operational for a while, but once it is, it will provide some seriously strong competition for Cox.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Most home internet plans in Chandler start at $50 per month, including the entry-level T-Mobile, Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet plans. Be sure to budget the equipment rental or purchase cost if the gear isn’t included in the price. Phone customers with Verizon or T-Mobile can look into bundling plans to bring down the monthly price of home internet. These can go as low as $35 per month.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

The best internet deals and top promotions in Chandler depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers. 

Chandler internet providers, such as Cox and T-Mobile, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, including Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round. 

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals. 

Cox has upgraded speeds across its coverage area, raising the top tier to 2,000Mbps. That multi-gigabit speed isn’t yet available everywhere in Chandler. Based on an Ookla speed test report, Quantum Fiber offers the fastest speeds in Chandler with its 8,000Mbps plan. Chandler’s median fixed internet download speed registered as 311Mbps, placing it above the Arizona state average of about 294. Chandler compares favorably to Phoenix’s 269Mbps. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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.

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike with the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. What's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary pricing, availability and speed database that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information at FCC.gov. 

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: 

Although the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that 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, although 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.

Due to sheer coverage alone, Cox is the big dog among ISPs in Chandler. However, its fiber network doesn’t have nearly the reach of its cable network. Quantum Fiber is a solid choice if it services your address, and it might even offer multi-gigabit download speeds. If Cox isn’t your cup of tea, consider testing the waters of 5G home internet with Verizon or T-Mobile. Chandler’s home internet scene will go through a major shakeup when Google Fiber’s under-construction network begins to go live. Until then, expect Cox to continue its domination. 

What is the cheapest internet provider in Chandler?

Most Chandler ISPs offer plans starting at about $50 per month. One way to get your broadband for less is to bundle an eligible phone plan with T-Mobile or Verizon’s 5G home internet service, which starts at $35 per month. 

Which internet provider in Chandler offers the fastest plan?

Quantum Fiber offers the fastest speeds in the city, up to 8,000Mbps down and up for $165. Quantum Fiber isn't widely available, though, and Cox’s 2,000Mbps plan is available across much of Chandler, although some neighborhoods still top out at a gig. In areas serviced by Cox’s fiber network, the 2-gig plan comes with 1,000Mbps uploads. The 2-gig cable plans max out at 100Mbps uploads.

Is fiber internet available in Chandler?

Fiber isn’t yet widespread in Chandler but you can find pockets of coverage from Cox and Quantum Fiber. Google Fiber started a network buildout in Chandler in late 2023, which will considerably change the home internet landscape when it begins accepting customers. 

What internet provider has the best coverage in Chandler?

Cox covers the most ground in Chandler. FCC data shows that the ISP reaches nearly 88% of homes, most through Cox’s extensive cable network.