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

Platteville, Colorado Broadband Internet Service

Platteville, CO has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Platteville. 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 Platteville is Rise Broadband. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	37.3%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Platteville CO Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Platteville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Platteville compare to Weld County? The average speed in Platteville is 17.02 Mbps which is slower than Weld County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Colorado average of 27.69 Mbps.

Platteville Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Weld County is 29.36 Mbps based upon 585272 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Platteville is 3.82 Mbps. This is 54.4% slower than the average in Colorado and 67.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Platteville is 42% slower than the Weld County average and 47.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Platteville is 3.82 Mbps. This is 59.7% slower than the Weld County average and 67.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 74.2% of Weld County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 17.0% of Weld 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 Platteville 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 Rise Broadband as the top provider for Platteville, Colorado.

Who has the fastest internet service in Platteville?

ViaSat and CenturyLink with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Platteville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 80651

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Platteville 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 Platteville compare to other cities in Colorado?

Click through to see how the Platteville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Acres Green, Frisco, Meeker, Paonia, Stonegate, Welby, Yuma

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Platteville - CenturyLink.

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 Platteville, Colorado?

Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Platteville.

Platteville 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.