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

Best Crested Butte Internet Service Providers

Crested Butte, 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 Crested Butte. 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 Crested Butte is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Internet Colorado	wireless	200 Mbps	200 Mbps	100.0%
3	Rasure Consulting	wireless	40 Mbps	40 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

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

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Crested Butte compare to Gunnison County? The average speed in Crested Butte is 30.08 Mbps which is faster than Gunnison County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Colorado average of 27.69 Mbps.

Crested Butte Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Crested Butte population
Fiber optic internet is available to 33.3% of Crested Butte residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Crested Butte, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Crested Butte is 25.6% faster than the Gunnison County average and 7.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Crested Butte is 30.08 Mbps based upon 11488 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Crested Butte, Colorado.

Who has the fastest internet service in Crested Butte?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Crested Butte.

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

The following zip codes were used: 81224 and 81225

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

Click through to see how the Crested Butte broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aspen, Center, Indian Hills, Kremmling, Longmont, Manassa, Olathe

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Crested Butte, Colorado population.

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 Crested Butte, Colorado?

Spectrum, Internet Colorado and Rasure Consulting provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Crested Butte.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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.

Crested Butte 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.