Monte Vista, Colorado Broadband Internet Service
Monte Vista, 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 Monte Vista. 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 Monte Vista 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 | 99.3% |
2 | Jade communications | wireless | 100 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | CenturyLink | DSL | 60 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 68.9% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
6 | San Luis Valley Rural Electric | Fiber, wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 27.0% |
Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista compare to Rio Grande County? The average speed in Monte Vista is 18.88 Mbps which is faster than Rio Grande County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Colorado average of 27.69 Mbps.
Monte Vista Internet Access Facts
There are 6 residential internet providers in Monte Vista, CO providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Monte Vista is 31.8% slower than the average in Colorado and 41.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 41.4% of the Rio Grande County population
The average internet download speed in Monte Vista is 18.88 Mbps based upon 5904 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.3% of the Monte Vista population
Fiber optic internet is available to 34.1% of Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista, Colorado.
How do the internet speeds in Monte Vista compare to other cities in Colorado?
Click through to see how the Monte Vista broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Coal Creek, Kremmling, Mancos, Milliken, Ponderosa Park, Shaw Heights, Wray
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.
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.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Monte Vista, Colorado?
The following zip codes were used: 81144
Who has the fastest internet service in Monte Vista?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Monte Vista.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Monte Vista - 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.
Monte Vista 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.

Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

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

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

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

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