Compare Boulder internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Boulder – 182 Mbps
CO – 138 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Boulder – 28 Mbps
CO – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boulder.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.459% |
NewCloudNetworks | - | - | Wired | 1.218% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 66% |
*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 - 97.53%
2 providers - 97.04%
3 providers - 9.67%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Boulder 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 Boulder area will have access to cable, which covers 95% of Boulder residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 2.830% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.100% of those living in Boulder.
There are six internet providers serving the Boulder area, and 97.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Boulder's six 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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Viasat | 15 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Rise Broadband | 53 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Wireless |
Xfinity | 200 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
CenturyLink | 361 Mbps | 279 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boulder.
The largest internet providers in Boulder are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Boulder.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Boulder residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 72% of the area. Boulder’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Boulder 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 Boulder covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Boulder 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 Boulder, $48.98.
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 Boulder, $1.88.
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 Boulder. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boulder's providers, 434 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 most households in Boulder covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Boulder 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 Boulder, $48.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boulder, $1.88.
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 Boulder. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boulder's providers, 434 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 Boulder covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Boulder 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 Boulder, $48.98.
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 Boulder, $1.88.
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 Boulder. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Boulder's providers, 434 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Boulder with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Boulder. The next fastest internet provider in Boulder is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 72% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Boulder with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boulder, $48.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Boulder, covering 3.459% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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