Best Internet Providers in Henderson, Nevada

What is the best internet provider in Henderson?

According to CNET, the best internet provider in Henderson, Nevada, is Cox. The service offers extensive network coverage and plans designed to suit both casual internet users and heavy internet enthusiasts. Quantum Fiber is another strong contender, offering reliable fiber internet with speeds up to 2,000Mbps for $150/month.

For those prioritizing affordability, T-Mobile Home Internet is an excellent option, providing eligible mobile customers with service for $30/month at speeds up to 245Mbps. Cox also offers a budget-friendly plan with similar 250Mbps speeds for $70.

Best internet in Henderson, Nevada

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other available internet providers in Henderson

• LV.Net: This local option offers fixed wireless service in Henderson. LV.net isn’t as competitive in speeds or pricing as other area ISPs. 
• Rise Broadband: Like LV.Net, Rise Broadband also provides fixed wireless service and may be a good option for Henderson outskirts.
• Satellite internet: Henderson has plenty of cable, fiber and fixed wireless internet options. You could also elect satellite service from providers such as HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat. Equipment fees and service are more expensive, and you’ll need to sign up for a two-year contract (except for Starlink).
• Verizon 5G Home Internet: Plans are cheapest for existing eligible wireless customers at just $35-$45 a month for speeds of up to 1,000Mbps.
• WeLink: This ISP is innovating by providing wireless fiber in areas where cable or fiber infrastructure doesn’t reach. According to the company, select Henderson residents can get one-gigabit speeds “through the air.” 

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Cheap internet options in Henderson

While Rise Broadband has a plan for a mere $30, speeds of up to 25 Mbps and a $12 monthly equipment rental fee don’t provide value. T-Mobile Home Internet is the cheapest plan if you’re an existing mobile customer with eligible phone plans. You can add home internet for just $30 per month for up to 245Mbps download speeds. If you don’t have one of those plans, the monthly rate is $50. 

Cox is the next cheapest option at $70 for download speeds of 250Mbps. Data is capped at 1.25TB (which is a healthy amount unless you have multiple gamers at home). Data overages will cost you $10 for each 50GB amount you exceed your cap. 

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Henderson

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

Henderson internet providers, such as Cox, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including CenturyLink, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round. 

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

How fast is Henderson broadband?

Henderson neighbors the city of Las Vegas, and residents have a variety of internet packages to choose from that cover 100% of households with a minimum of 100Mbps download speeds. The additional good news for anyone moving to town is that 80% of residents can access 1,000Mbps download speeds (and growing). The latest Ookla speed test data shows Henderson is among the top five fastest cities in the US for median download speeds. It registers at just over 269Mbps. By comparison, Las Vegas wasn’t even in the top 50, with a median speed of 229Mbps. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

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 and 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 Henderson

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike 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 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: 

• 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 answer to those questions is 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, 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.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Henderson?

Henderson offers a variety of ISPs and broadband types to choose from, ranging from satellite to cable to fiber to fixed wireless. Cox has the broadest coverage in the city and will probably be your best option, but if you’re serviceable for Quantum Fiber, don’t be afraid to go that direction instead.

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