Best Colorado Springs Internet Service Providers

Colorado Springs, CO has a total of 7 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 7 internet service options in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1XfinityCable, Fiber2000 Mbps2000 Mbps96.6%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps93.5%
3Precision CommunicationsFiber, wireless400 Mbps400 Mbps91.5%
4Windfield Enterpriseswireless50 Mbps15 Mbps100.0%
5Rise Broadbandwireless50 Mbps10 Mbps69.6%
6ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Colorado Springs are compared to El Paso County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Colorado overall?
Average download speeds in Colorado Springs of 33.49 Mbps are faster than the El Paso County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Colorado.

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Colorado Springs Internet Access Facts

  • There are 7 residential internet providers in Colorado Springs, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Colorado Springs is 20.9% faster than the average in Colorado and 3.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 77.4% of the El Paso County population

  • The average internet download speed in Colorado Springs is 33.49 Mbps based upon 1730408 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 95.5% of the Colorado Springs population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 37.0% of Colorado Springs residents

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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 Colorado 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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

The following zip codes were used: 80809, 80829, 80831, 80901, 80902, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80908, 80909, 80910, 80911, 80912, 80913, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80922, 80923, 80924, 80925, 80926, 80927, 80928, 80929, 80930, 80931, 80932, 80933, 80934, 80935, 80936, 80937, 80938, 80939, 80940, 80941, 80942, 80943, 80944, 80945, 80946, 80947, 80949, 80950, 80951, 80960, 80962, 80970, 80977, 80995 and 80997

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

Click through to see how the Colorado Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Basalt, Centennial, Dolores, Fruitvale, Meeker, Niwot, Pine Brook Hill

Who has the fastest internet service in Colorado Springs?

Xfinity with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Colorado Springs.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Colorado 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 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Colorado 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.




Colorado 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.


Xfinity

  • 260+ channels
  • Award winning voice remote
  • Customize your plan
  • Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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