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

Parachute, CO High Speed Internet Service

Parachute, CO has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Parachute. 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 Parachute 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	98.8%
2	Windfield Enterprises	wireless	50 Mbps	15 Mbps	100.0%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	96.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	41.7%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Parachute 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 Parachute which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Parachute are compared to Garfield County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Colorado overall?
Average download speeds in Parachute of 51.26 Mbps are faster than the Garfield County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Colorado.

Parachute Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Parachute is 115.6% faster than the Garfield County average and 58.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Parachute is 4.71 Mbps. This is 40.1% slower than the Garfield County average and 59.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 77.7% of Garfield County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.1% of Garfield County residents
The average internet download speed in Garfield County is 23.77 Mbps based upon 70328 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Parachute is 85.1% faster than the average in Colorado and 58.2% faster 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 Parachute 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 Parachute, Colorado.

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

Click through to see how the Parachute broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cripple Creek, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Hayden, Mead, Monte Vista, Northglenn

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 81635

Who has the fastest internet service in Parachute?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Parachute - 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.

Parachute 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.