Compare 81101 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Alamosa – 148 Mbps
CO – 138 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Alamosa – 73 Mbps
CO – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alamosa.
Internet providers in 81101
Internet providers in your area
81101 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 72% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| Jade Communications | $80.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 18% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 3.950% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 2.140% |
| Jade Communications | $80.00 | - | DSL | 0.040% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viaero Wireless | $35.00 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Jade Communications | $80.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 5.620% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?81101 internet service at a glance
At 89%, broadband coverage in the 81101 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Colorado - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 81101 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 76% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 33% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.050% of those living in the 81101 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 81101 area, and 74.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 81101, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Alamosa
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 40 Mbps | 42 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 100 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alamosa.
Top high-speed internet providers in 81101
The largest internet providers serving the 81101 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Jade Communications bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 81101 ZIP code, covering 72% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 73% of the area. Alamosa’s third most-available internet provider, Jade Communications , offers fiber-optic to around 18% of residents in the 81101 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to most households in the 81101 ZIP code, covering 72% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 81101 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alamosa, $51.65.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alamosa, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 81101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alamosa's providers, 50 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 81101 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alamosa, $51.65.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alamosa, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 81101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alamosa's providers, 50 Mbps.
Jade Communications fiber-optic internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Jade Communications offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 81101 ZIP code, covering 18% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Jade Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 81101 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Jade Communications start at $80/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Alamosa, $51.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Jade Communications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 81101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Alamosa's providers, 50 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 81101 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 81101 and the greater Alamosa area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Alamosa at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Alamosa at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 81101 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Alamosa may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Alamosa DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 81101 frequently asked questions
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 81101 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.620% of households in 81101. The next fastest internet provider in the 81101 ZIP code is Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 3.950% of the area.
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 81101 ZIP with service starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Alamosa, $51.65.
Jade Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 81101 ZIP code, covering 18% of the city. Telephone Operating Company of Vermont also offers fiber internet in 81101 and is available to 2.140% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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