Find internet service and providers in Colorado
Enter your zip code below to find providers in the area.
Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Colorado
Colorado’s internet options vary depending on where you live. Major cities like Denver and Boulder have access to high-speed cable, fiber, and DSL connections through providers like Xfinity and CenturyLink. You can also find 5G-based providers T-Mobile Home Internet and Starry Internet in some places, giving you solid speeds at budget prices. If you’re in a rural area, though, your best bet is a fixed wireless provider like Rise Broadband.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Colorado.
That ranks Colorado 20th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Colorado
3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
20th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$69.27 average price per payment for internet, per household
84.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,961,083 people
2.46 average people per household
$71,143 average income per household
42 average age per household
59% of population employed
3% higher than national average
Ranked 23rd nationally
4% higher than national average
Ranked 37th nationally
11% higher than national average
Ranked 43rd nationally
5% higher than national average
Ranked 19th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Colorado
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert iNET | 491.75 Mbps | 449.9 Mbps | 62.57% | View Plans for Desert iNET |
| Allo Communications | 369.68 Mbps | 293.34 Mbps | 80% | View Plans for ALLO Communications |
| Ting | 334.29 Mbps | 278.14 Mbps | 50.71% | View Plans for Ting |
| Fort Collins Connexion | 315.58 Mbps | 361.03 Mbps | 100% | View Plans for Fort Collins Connexion |
| XFINITY | 269.39 Mbps | 41.25 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 177.77 Mbps | 94.51% | 96.56% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.69% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 218.39 Mbps | 88.9% | 71.8% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1517.62 Mbps | 75.49% | 50.7% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 79.62 Mbps | 47.39% | 57.72% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1467.39 Mbps | 92.86% | 85.2% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 242.88 Mbps | 88.46% | 54.35% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Colorado
Cities in Colorado with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 303.2 Mbps | 60.39 Mbps | 45% | Allo Communications |
| Centennial | 296.3 Mbps | 125.56 Mbps | 38% | Ting |
| Westminster | 292.33 Mbps | 46.7 Mbps | 49% | XFINITY |
| Monument | 287.19 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps | 45% | XFINITY |
| Louisville | 286.68 Mbps | 48.61 Mbps | 58% | XFINITY |
| Thornton | 272.36 Mbps | 59.79 Mbps | 44% | XFINITY |
| Fort Collins | 268.56 Mbps | 109.04 Mbps | 80% | Fort Collins Connexion |
| Brighton | 267.6 Mbps | 65.66 Mbps | 46% | Allo Communications |
Greeley is the best city in Colorado for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Centennial and Westminster also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Colorado
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek | 2,431 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Denver | 710,800 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Aurora | 387,349 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Colorado Springs | 479,612 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Severance | 8,526 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Arvada | 123,066 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,263 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Windsor | 33,905 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Coal Creek is the most internet-connected city in Colorado. Coal Creek makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Coal Creek's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Denver and Aurora also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Colorado
Denver
Population: 710,800
Median income: $75,590
167.07 Mbps
avg. download speed
68.16 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Colorado Springs
Population: 479,612
Median income: $70,850
245.75 Mbps
avg. download speed
81.32 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Aurora
Population: 387,349
Median income: $86,366
251.09 Mbps
avg. download speed
40.89 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.