Best Internet Providers in Las Vegas, NV

What is the best internet provider in Las Vegas?

Cox is CNET’s top recommendation for those looking for the best internet service provider in Las Vegas. It earns the top spot from us thanks to its wide coverage and selection of plans. If Cox isn’t what you’re looking for, you can also take a look at Quantum Fiber — which is a solid alternative, but it has weaker availability across Las Vegas. If Cox and Quantum Fiber are both out of your reach, you can opt for fixed wireless options from either Verizon or T-Mobile, although they typically offer slower speeds.

Looking for internet on a budget? Quantum Fiber provides excellent value with plans starting at $50 monthly, while Verizon 5G Home Internet has a starting price of $50, which drops to $35 when bundled with a qualifying mobile plan. Quantum Fiber offers up to 500 megabits per second, while Verizon’s speeds range from 50 to 300Mbps, depending on network conditions and your location.

Basically, the best deal for your needs will be what’s available at your address and offers good value. If you need speed, Cox’s 2-gigabit plan, at $110 per month, is one of the fastest internet plans available across large parts of Las Vegas. Ookla’s latest data says the city has median download speeds of 314Mbps, which indicates that it should be pretty easy to find fast internet in the city. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

Best internet in Las Vegas, Nevada

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other available internet providers in Las Vegas

• CenturyLink: As a DSL internet provider, CenturyLink is better than most, with maximum speeds of up to 100Mbps for $55 per month. Speeds will vary widely with a DSL connection, and speeds around 60Mbps or below are much more likely with CenturyLink in Las Vegas. In that case, your dollar will go farther with Cox versus CenturyLink.
• ISP.Net: Formerly known as LV.Net, this fixed wireless provider broadcasts broadband signals throughout much of the city. While its availability is convenient, prices are too high, and speeds are too slow. ISP.Net isn’t a viable alternative to Cox, Quantum Fiber, Verizon 5G or even CenturyLink’s DSL service.
• Rise Broadband: Another fixed wireless provider, Rise Broadband is an excellent choice for internet in rural areas. If you’re in Las Vegas, the 26th largest city in the US, you aren’t exactly in a rural area. Considering the speeds you get for the price, there are better ISPs in the Vegas vicinity than Rise. On the other hand, if you’re just outside the city limits and on the edge of rural desert territory, Rise Broadband is worth checking out.
• T-Mobile Home Internet:T-Mobile has the advantage over Verizon regarding nationwide 5G home internet availability, but not in Las Vegas. T-Mobile has less availability than Verizon 5G in the Vegas area.
• Valley Communications Association:This regional provider offers fixed wireless and fiber connections in parts of Las Vegas and surrounding communities. Plans on either side of the service are priced slightly higher than comparable plans from competing providers like Cox, Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G. I recommend going with those providers over Valley Communications Association.
• Satellite internet: In an effort to cover all your internet options in Las Vegas, we have to include satellite internet from Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink. Speeds are relatively slow, and pricing is high, so I’d only recommend satellite internet if you’re in a rural area with no other practical internet options.

Cheap internet options in Las Vegas

If you’re looking for the cheapest internet plan in Las Vegas, start by checking if you’re eligible for either T-Mobile or Verizon’s discount for qualifying mobile customers, which will lower your monthly internet bill to around $35 to $55. Otherwise, Quantum Fiber’s cheapest plan will be your best option. For $50 per month, customers will get symmetrical 500Mbps speeds with no data cap, monthly equipment fee or required contracts.

What’s the cheapest internet plan in Las Vegas?

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Las Vegas

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

Las Vegas internet providers, such as Cox, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many providers, including Quantum Fiber and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round. 

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

How fast is Las Vegas broadband?

Average tested internet speeds are on par with the rest of Nevada and the US. If you’d like faster than average speeds for your home, Cox, Quantum Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet offer download speeds up to 940Mbps or higher.

If you’re looking for high-speed internet in Las Vegas, Cox and Quantum are your best options. Cox edges out Quantum Fiber because it’s one of the only providers that offers gigabit speeds throughout the entire region. Some neighborhoods may even be eligible for fiber service, which can deliver equally fast upload speeds. However, Quantum Fiber has some of the fastest speeds in the city, maxing out at 8,000Mbps in download and upload speed.

Fastest internet plans in Las Vegas

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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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 Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

• 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics: browsing the internet, sending and receiving email and streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
• 40 to 100Mbps should give one person sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming. 
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two people to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming. 
• 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more people to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Las Vegas

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. 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.

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:

1. Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
2. Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
3. Are customers happy with their service?

The answers to those questions are often layered and complex, but 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. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Las Vegas?

Cox and Quantum Fiber will be your best bets for high-speed internet in Las Vegas. Cox boasts the greatest coverage in the area and the best plan selection around, but all plans come with a data cap and possibly a one-year contract. The contract is no big deal if you plan to stay in the area and keep your service for a year or longer.

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