Parachute, CO High Speed Internet Service
Parachute, 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 Parachute. 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 Parachute is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 98.8% |
2 | Windfield Enterprises | wireless | 50 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 96.8% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | CenturyLink | DSL | 60 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 41.7% |
6 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Parachute 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 Parachute which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Parachute are compared to Garfield County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Colorado overall?
Average download speeds in Parachute of 51.26 Mbps are faster than the Garfield County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Colorado.
Parachute Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 77.7% of Garfield County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.1% of Garfield County residents
The average internet download speed in Garfield County is 23.77 Mbps based upon 70328 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Parachute is 85.1% faster than the average in Colorado and 58.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Parachute is 4.71 Mbps. This is 40.1% slower than the Garfield County average and 59.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.7% of Parachute 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 Parachute 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 Parachute, Colorado.
Who has the fastest internet service in Parachute?
Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Parachute.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Parachute, Colorado?
The following zip codes were used: 81635
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Parachute internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Parachute compare to other cities in Colorado?
Click through to see how the Parachute broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cripple Creek, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Hayden, Mead, Monte Vista, Northglenn
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 Parachute, 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 Parachute, Colorado?
Windfield Enterprises provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Parachute.
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.
Parachute 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

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