Internet providers in Colorado

Q: Colorado vs. the U.S.

Colorado Download speed: 301.94 Mbps Upload speed: 52.30 Mbps U.S. Download speed: 289.44 Mbps Upload speed: 53.97 Mbps Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Q: Internet availability in Colorado

Cable: 84% Fixed wireless: 72% Fiber: 45% DSL: 5% Satellite: 100%

Robin Layton

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Internet providers in Colorado offer high speed plans up to 8,000 Mbps. Find the best fiber coverage near you in northern Colorado from Xfinity, Quantum Fiber and Rise Broadband.

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Best internet providers in Colorado

Xfinity Internet

(4176) 4.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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CenturyLink DSL Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$55

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

100

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

498

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*w/AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line. Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.

Allconnect’s choice for best Colorado internet

The best choices for internet in Colorado are cable from Xfinity or DSL from CenturyLink. If you would like more reliability and faster speeds, you can get fiber from Quantum Fiber in some areas, but it is less available.

Key takeaways

CenturyLink provides DSL service to 85% of Colorado, the most widely available non-satellite provider
Quantum Fiber provides fiber internet to some areas in Colorado with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps*
Xfinity has 78% coverage with cable and fiber speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
64% of Colorado can access gigabit speeds

*Limited availability. Service, speed, and rate in select locations only. Bank account payment required. Taxes and fees apply. 360 WiFi and other equipment lease charges, discounts, taxes, and fees are excluded from Price for Life offer and rate may be increased. Updated as of 03/03/26.

Fastest internet providers in Colorado

The fastest internet in Colorado is provided by fiber internet providers like Quantum Fiber, which offers speeds up to 8 Gbps depending on your location, as well as Metronet and Rise Broadband in select areas. If you can’t get fiber where you live, cable internet providers in Colorado like Xfinity also offer speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and 2,000 Mbps for fiber. As always, remember to check your address or ZIP code for the most accurate internet availability where you live. When looking for plans, make sure you’re not overpaying for more speed than you actually need.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type
Quantum Fiber	$65.00/mo.**	1,000 – 8,000 Mbps**	Fiber
Metronet	$49.95/mo.	1,000 – 5,000 Mbps	Fiber
Xfinity	$70.00/mo.	1,000 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber
Rise Broadband	$50.00/mo.	1,000 Mbps	Fiber

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Limited availability. Service, speed, and rate in select locations only. Bank account payment required. Taxes and fees apply. 360 WiFi and other equipment lease charges, discounts, taxes, and fees are excluded from Price for Life offer and rate may be increased.

Cheapest internet providers in Colorado

Affordable internet options in Colorado often start under $50/mo. with Xfinity, Rise Broadband and Verizon 5G. However, you must pair internet with a qualifying mobile plan to get the cheapest price from Verizon. Keep an eye on extra fees, such as equipment rental fees and data caps, which can add to your monthly internet bill. You can also explore low-income programs from providers in your area, such as Xfinity’s Internet Essentials.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Rise Broadband	$30.00/mo.	Up to 50 Mbps	Fixed wireless
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.** with mobile plan	25 – 300 Mbps	5G
Xfinity	$40.00/mo.	300 Mbps	Cable

Compare internet providers in Colorado

Compare the top Colorado internet providers by price, speed and availability.

Best provider for speed: Quantum Fiber

Best provider for budget: Rise Broadband

Best provider for fiber availability: Xfinity

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
CenturyLink	$55.00/mo.**	Up to 100 Mbps	DSL	85%
Xfinity	$40.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber	78%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$30.00/mo.*** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees	87 – 498 Mbps	5G	66%
Quantum Fiber	$45.00/mo.^†	200 – 8,000 Mbps^†	Fiber	40%
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.^†† with mobile plan	25 – 1,000 Mbps	5G	32%
Rise Broadband	$30.00/mo.	50 – 1,000 Mbps	Fixed wireless, fiber	28%
Starry	$30.00/mo.	100 – 1,000 Mbps	5G	9%
Hughesnet	$39.99/mo.	25 – 100 Mbps	Satellite	100%
Viasat	$99.99/mo.	25 – 150 Mbps	Satellite	100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
***Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.
†Limited availability. Service, speed, and rate in select locations only. Bank account payment required. Taxes and fees apply. 360 WiFi and other equipment lease charges, discounts, taxes, and fees are excluded from Price for Life offer and rate may be increased.
††Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2026 Verizon.

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How to choose your Colorado internet provider

Your choice of internet in Colorado depends on your location, as not all connection types are available at all addresses.

Speed needs

Before you decide on an internet plan, determine how much speed you need by how many devices you have connected:

1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps

Next, identify how many internet users will be online in your home and if they will be browsing and streaming or working from home and creating content, as those applications require much more speed to complete.

Budget constraints

Deciding on a monthly budget for internet is critical, since some connection types can be pricey. You can get 5G home internet for about $35.00/mo. If you bundle your mobile phone plan, you can potentially save a lot of money on two monthly bills. However, if only satellite internet is available in your area, be prepared to pay a bit more for the speed you need.

Rural vs. urban availability

Where you live depends on the type of internet connection available to you. More rural areas will be limited in options, with satellite and 5G fixed wireless generally the only options. 5G is also reliant on your home’s proximity to a cell tower for a signal.

Fiber and cable are available in most urban and suburban areas. Both are fast options, with some cable providers offering plans up to 2,000 Mbps. Fiber is the best speed option, with plans up to 8,000 Mbps in some areas of Colorado.

How we review internet in Colorado

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

See how we review internet providers

Colorado internet statistics

Compare the median internet speeds in Colorado to those of the U.S. Colorado pulls ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to download speeds, but falls slightly behind on upload speeds.

Colorado vs. the U.S.

Colorado

Download speed: 301.94 Mbps
Upload speed: 52.30 Mbps

U.S.

Download speed: 289.44 Mbps
Upload speed: 53.97 Mbps

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in Colorado

Cable: 84%
Fixed wireless: 72%
Fiber: 45%
DSL: 5%
Satellite: 100%

Quality of internet in Colorado

Nearly all of Colorado has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed of 100 Mbps, with a high percentage also having access to 250 Mbps. Almost two-thirds of the state can access gigabit speeds:

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 96%
Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 93%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 64%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites.

Colorado internet customer reviews

Jim Spectrum

8/1/24

Lightning fast speed fiber speed. 360 degree coverage of the entire 3900 Sq/ft home. All for only $50 per month with a lifetime price lock. All fees included in the $50. Can’t beat it.

5/5

Anonymous Quantum Fiber

12/23/24

Customer Service is horrible. The first few months of service had no problems and then all of sudden I started receiving email messages about “outages” and how the company was sorry for the number of service outages. Very convenient that customer service had no answers. It was basically like having no service at all.

1/5

Anonymous Spectrum

1/5/24

Constant buffering.

3/5

Find internet providers in Colorado by city

If you’re planning to move to Colorado, you’re in good company. Colorado’s population has grown year over year between 2010 and 2022. As the eighth-largest state in terms of square mileage, Coloradans love the wide-open spaces and outdoor adventures at their doorstep. If you are new to Colorado or moving within the state, compare the internet providers available in your area to make sure you are getting the best deal for you.

Colorado residents have seven primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the Colorado cities below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

City	Region	Download speed	Upload speed	% with access to 100 Mbps	% with access to 250 Mbps	% with access to 1 Gbps	# of providers
Arvada	North Colorado	350.32 Mbps	95.17 Mbps	100%	99%	96%	10
Aurora	North Colorado	369.38 Mbps	41.29 Mbps	100%	99%	50%	13
Boulder	North Colorado	319.37 Mbps	40.74 Mbps	100%	100%	95%	12
Broomfield	North Colorado	375.25 Mbps	47.66 Mbps	100%	99%	63%	12
Centennial	North Colorado	368.70 Mbps	91.88 Mbps	100%	100%	94%	14
Denver	North Colorado	254.22 Mbps	45.83 Mbps	100%	100%	88%	17
Fort Collins	North Colorado	348.22 Mbps	179.08 Mbps	100%	100%	89%	15
Greeley	North Colorado	354.74 Mbps	98.14 Mbps	100%	100%	97%	12
Highlands Ranch	North Colorado	387.60 Mbps	41.58 Mbps	100%	100%	28%	12
Lakewood	North Colorado	333.78 Mbps	98.70 Mbps	100%	100%	79%	15
Longmont	North Colorado	319.62 Mbps	217.11 Mbps	100%	99%	97%	14
Loveland	North Colorado	345.29 Mbps	172.56 Mbps	100%	100%	100%	14
Thornton	North Colorado	387.33 Mbps	75.21 Mbps	100%	100%	85%	8
Colorado Springs	Central Colorado	367.31 Mbps	116.78 Mbps	100%	100%	72%	16
Pueblo	South Colorado	409.22 Mbps	58.94 Mbps	100%	99%	47%	14

Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net; FCC National Broadband Map

Can’t find your city? Select a city from the drop-down menu to find the best internet deals in your area:

Colorado internet FAQs

Which is the best internet provider in Colorado?

CenturyLink is the best provider in Colorado, covering over 85% of the state.

What is the fastest internet provider in Colorado?

Quantum Fiber* is the fastest internet provider in Colorado, with plans up to 8,000 Mbps.**

What is the cheapest internet provider in Colorado?

Starry and Rise Broadband are the cheapest internet providers in Colorado, with plans starting at $30.00/mo.

Is fiber internet available in Colorado?

About 40% of Colorado addresses have fiber availability, mainly in the areas of Denver, Grand Junction, Alamosa and Colorado Springs.

*Allconnect is an authorized sales agent of Q Fiber, LLC.
**Limited availability. Service, speed, and rate in select locations only. Bank account payment required. Taxes and fees apply. 360 WiFi and other equipment lease charges, discounts, taxes, and fees are excluded from Price for Life offer and rate may be increased.

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