Internet Providers in 89183: Speed, Price, and What Actually Works

Internet is one of those things you don't think about until it's terrible. In 89183, your options are limited but workable. Here's the honest breakdown.

Your Main Options

Cox Communications

Cox is the dominant provider in 89183 and most of Las Vegas. They offer cable internet with the widest speed range.

Plans:

Internet Essential 50: 50 Mbps — ~$50/month
Internet Preferred 250: 250 Mbps — ~$70/month
Internet Ultimate 500: 500 Mbps — ~$90/month
Gigablast: 1 Gbps — ~$110/month

The real talk: Cox works. For most households, the 250 Mbps plan is the sweet spot — it handles multiple people streaming, gaming, and video calling simultaneously. The speeds are generally close to advertised, especially on newer DOCSIS 3.1 equipment.

The downsides: Cox has a 1.25 TB monthly data cap. If you stream a lot of 4K content, have a house full of gamers, or work from home with heavy video calls, you might hit it. Going over costs $10 per 50 GB. You can add unlimited data for $50/month.

Also, promotional pricing lasts 12 months. After that, your bill jumps $15-$30/month. Call retention every year to negotiate it back down. Yes, it's annoying. Yes, everyone does it.

CenturyLink (Lumen Technologies)

CenturyLink offers DSL internet in some parts of 89183. Emphasis on "some parts."

Plans:

Basic DSL: 10-40 Mbps — ~$50/month
Fiber (where available): up to 940 Mbps — ~$65/month

The real talk: If you can get CenturyLink fiber, take it. The price is competitive, there's no data cap, and the speeds are excellent. The problem is availability — fiber only exists in certain neighborhoods of 89183, and there's no published map that's actually accurate. You'll need to check your specific address.

If all you can get is CenturyLink DSL, it's going to be slow. 10-40 Mbps is barely adequate for a modern household. It'll work for basic browsing and one stream, but add a video call and things get choppy. I'd only recommend DSL as a backup or for a very light-use household.

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile's 5G home internet has been expanding aggressively in Las Vegas. It uses their cellular network instead of wires.

Plan: One plan — $50/month with no data cap and no contract. Speeds: Varies wildly depending on your location and tower congestion. Typical range: 50-300 Mbps. Some spots in 89183 get 200+ consistently. Others get 50 Mbps on a good day. The real talk: T-Mobile home internet is a solid option if you're in a good coverage area. The price is right ($50 flat, no promo tricks), there's no data cap, and the router they provide is decent. The downside is inconsistency — speeds can fluctuate throughout the day based on tower load.

Order it, test it for 15 days (their trial period), and if it works for your address, keep it. If not, return the gateway and go with Cox.

What About Starlink?

Starlink is available in 89183, but at $120/month with a $599 equipment fee, it's expensive relative to the alternatives. Speeds are typically 50-150 Mbps with higher latency (20-50ms vs. 10-20ms for cable).

For most people in 89183, Starlink doesn't make sense — you have better terrestrial options. But if you live in a dead zone where Cox and CenturyLink can't provide adequate service (rare in 89183 but possible on the fringes), it's there.

My Recommendation

For most households in 89183, the pecking order is:

1. CenturyLink fiber (if available at your address) — Best value, no caps 2. Cox 250 Mbps — Reliable, good speeds, annoying data cap 3. T-Mobile home internet — Great price, test it first 4. Cox Gigablast — If you need top speeds and don't mind the price 5. CenturyLink DSL — Only if nothing else is available

One More Thing: Get Your Own Router

Whatever provider you choose, skip their rental modem/router combo ($10-$15/month extra). Buy your own. A Motorola MB8611 modem ($120) and an Eero 6+ mesh router ($150) will pay for themselves in under two years and give you better performance and coverage.

If your house is over 2,000 sq ft — which many in 89183 are — a mesh system is almost essential. The single router that Cox provides won't cover a full-size home adequately.