Who is our top ranked provider in Idaho Springs CO? [Updated]

Best Idaho Springs Internet Service Providers

Idaho Springs, CO has a total of 3 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 3 internet service options in Idaho Springs. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Idaho Springs is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.2%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Idaho Springs CO Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Idaho Springs which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Idaho Springs compare to Clear Creek County? The average speed in Idaho Springs is 11.58 Mbps which is slower than Clear Creek County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Colorado average of 27.69 Mbps.

Idaho Springs Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Idaho Springs is 11.58 Mbps based upon 2624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.5% of the Idaho Springs population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Idaho Springs residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Idaho Springs, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Idaho Springs is 17% slower than the Clear Creek County average and 64.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 51.5% of Clear Creek County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Idaho Springs residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Who has the fastest internet service in Idaho Springs?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Idaho Springs.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Idaho Springs, Colorado?

The following zip codes were used: 80439 and 80452

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Idaho Springs internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Idaho Springs compare to other cities in Colorado?

Click through to see how the Idaho Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aristocrat Ranchettes, Byers, Canon City, Granby, Milliken, Platteville, Silverthorne

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Idaho Springs, Colorado population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 98.2% of Idaho Springs.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Idaho Springs Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.