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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 31% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.495% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 5.273% |
| StratusIQ | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.001% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 26% |
| DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
| PCI | - | - | Wireless | 12% |
| Kellin Communications | $69.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
| Force Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 8.114% |
| Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.901% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.61%
2 providers - 30.43%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 59%, broadband coverage in Black Forest is much lower than the rest of Colorado - 91%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Black Forest area will have access to cable, which covers 34% of Black Forest residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 23% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.720% of those living in Black Forest.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Black Forest area, and 30.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Black Forest's 12 internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Black Forest are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Black Forest.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to many Black Forest residents, covering 31% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 89% of the area. Black Forest’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Black Forest 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to some, but not many households in Black Forest covering 31% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Black Forest 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 Black Forest, $54.98.
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 Black Forest, $2.39.
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 Black Forest. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Black Forest's providers, 277 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Black Forest covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Black Forest 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 Black Forest, $54.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Black Forest, $2.39.
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 Black Forest. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Black Forest's providers, 277 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Black Forest covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Black Forest 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 Black Forest, $54.98.
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 Black Forest, $2.39.
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 Black Forest. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Black Forest's providers, 277 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Black Forest with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 31% of households in Black Forest. The next fastest internet provider in Black Forest is DirectLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Black Forest with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Black Forest, $54.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Black Forest, covering 3.495% of the city. StratusIQ also offers fiber internet in Black Forest and is available to 1.001% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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