Internet in Phoenix: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Phoenix?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.

Getting online in Phoenix

	Details
Home fibre	Cox cable and Lumen or CenturyLink fibre in many areas; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $50–90 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–60 ($25–60)

Coworking spaces in Phoenix

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Industrious	Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale	—

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Phoenix?

Which SIM card should I get in Phoenix?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Phoenix?

Yes: Industrious.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.