Compare Arvada internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Arvada – 156 Mbps
CO – 138 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Arvada – 33 Mbps
CO – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Arvada.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.831% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 7.089% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.241% |
NewCloudNetworks | - | - | Wired | 1.849% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 91% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 8.261% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.85%
2 providers - 98.02%
3 providers - 4.21%
4+ providers - 0.20%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Arvada 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 Arvada area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Arvada residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.270% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.510% of those living in Arvada.
There are eight internet providers serving the Arvada area, and 98.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arvada's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 319 Mbps | 267 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
CenturyLink | 224 Mbps | 114 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Arvada.
The largest internet providers in Arvada are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Arvada.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Arvada residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 94% of the area. Arvada’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Arvada residents.
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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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Arvada covering 93% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Arvada residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Arvada, $49.15.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arvada, $1.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Arvada. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arvada's providers, 364 Mbps.
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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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Arvada covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Arvada 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 Arvada, $49.15.
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 Arvada, $1.82.
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 Arvada. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arvada's providers, 364 Mbps.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Arvada covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Arvada where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Arvada, $49.15.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arvada, $1.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Arvada. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Arvada's providers, 364 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Arvada with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Arvada. The next fastest internet provider in Arvada is DirectLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Arvada with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arvada, $49.15.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Arvada, covering 5.831% of the city. BendBroadband also offers fiber internet in Arvada and is available to 2.241% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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