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

Winter Park, Colorado Broadband Internet Service

Winter Park, 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 Winter Park. 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 Winter Park 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%
4	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	31.9%

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

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Winter Park of 6.37 Mbps are faster than the Grand County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Colorado.

Winter Park Internet Access Facts

There are 4 residential internet providers in Winter Park, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Winter Park is 147.1% faster than the average in Colorado and 111.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 58.7% of the Grand County population
The average internet download speed in Winter Park is 68.42 Mbps based upon 4608 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.8% of the Winter Park population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park, Colorado.

Who has the fastest internet service in Winter Park?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 80482

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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park compare to other cities in Colorado?

Click through to see how the Winter Park broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bayfield, Boulder, Bow Mar, Buena Vista, Colorado City, Crested Butte, Mountain Village

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Winter Park - 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 Winter Park, Colorado?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 98.2% of Winter Park.

Winter Park 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.