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

Best Durango Internet Service Providers

Durango, 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 Durango. 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 Durango is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	95.3%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	21.7%
3	AlignTec	wireless	50 Mbps	25 Mbps	73.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Visionary Communications	wireless	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	36.5%

Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango compare to La Plata County? The average speed in Durango is 17.15 Mbps which is faster than La Plata County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Colorado average of 27.69 Mbps.

Durango Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Durango is 38.1% slower than the average in Colorado and 47.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 43.8% of the La Plata County population
The average internet download speed in Durango is 17.15 Mbps based upon 100184 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.4% of the Durango population
Fiber optic internet is available to 11.4% of Durango residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Durango, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Durango 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 Durango, Colorado.

Who has the fastest internet service in Durango?

Spectrum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Durango.

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

The following zip codes were used: 81301, 81302 and 81303

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

Click through to see how the Durango broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cherry Creek, Craig, Lafayette, Montrose, New Castle, Silverthorne, Stratmoor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Durango - Spectrum and 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 Durango, Colorado?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 95.3% of Durango.

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.

Durango 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.