Who is our top ranked provider in Basin WY? [Updated]

Basin, Wyoming Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Basin, WY that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Basin by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Tri County	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.1%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Basin WY 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 Basin which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Basin of 6.95 Mbps are faster than the Big Horn County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Wyoming.

Basin Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 27.7% of Big Horn County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 23.4% of Big Horn County residents
The average internet download speed in Big Horn County is 14.42 Mbps based upon 21088 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Basin is 24.6% faster than the average in Wyoming and 15.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Basin is 6.95 Mbps. This is 134% faster than the Big Horn County average and 40.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 8.2% of Basin 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 Basin 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 Tri County as the top provider for Basin, Wyoming.

How do the internet speeds in Basin compare to other cities in Wyoming?

Click through to see how the Basin broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Gillette, Hoback, Lusk, Marbleton, Pine Bluffs, Rafter J Ranch, South Park

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 Basin, Wyoming?

The following zip codes were used: 82410

Who has the fastest internet service in Basin?

Tri County with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Basin.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Basin - Tri County.

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.

Basin 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.