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

Pagosa Springs, Colorado Broadband Internet Service

Pagosa Springs, CO has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs is Visionary Communications. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Visionary Communications	Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	36.5%
2	Zito West Holding	Cable	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	94.1%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	100 Mbps	84.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pagosa Springs CO Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Pagosa Springs are compared to Archuleta County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Colorado overall?
Average download speeds in Pagosa Springs of 14.38 Mbps are faster than the Archuleta County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Colorado.

Pagosa Springs Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 70.8% of the Archuleta County population
The average internet download speed in Pagosa Springs is 14.38 Mbps based upon 83184 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 88.1% of the Pagosa Springs population
Fiber optic internet is available to 20.5% of Pagosa Springs residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Pagosa Springs, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Pagosa Springs is 24.8% faster than the Archuleta County average and 55.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Pagosa 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 Visionary Communications as the top provider for Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

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

The following zip codes were used: 81147 and 81157

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

Click through to see how the Pagosa Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Applewood, Dolores, Glendale, Julesburg, Ken Caryl, Kittredge, Security Widefield

Who has the fastest internet service in Pagosa Springs?

Visionary Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pagosa Springs.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pagosa Springs - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pagosa Springs, CO residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Pagosa 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.