| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 2.295% |
| PCI | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.400% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 94% |
| PCI | - | - | Wireless | 75% |
| Kellin Communications | $69.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 50% |
| Fundamental Holdings Peak Internet | $34.95 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.650% |
*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 - 98.22%
2 providers - 95.09%
3 providers - 3.61%
4+ providers - 0.15%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Colorado Springs residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.680% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.420% of those living in Colorado Springs.
There are nine internet providers serving the Colorado Springs area, and 95.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Colorado Springs's nine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | 27.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 219.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 15.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Kellin Communications | 12.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Viasat | 27.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 91.0 Mbps | 58.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Colorado Springs.
The largest internet providers in Colorado Springs are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Colorado Springs.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Colorado Springs residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 90% of the area. Colorado Springs’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 10% of Colorado Springs 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 nearly all households in Colorado Springs covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, $49.98.
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 Colorado Springs, $2.27.
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 Colorado Springs. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colorado Springs's providers, 328 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 Colorado Springs covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, $49.98.
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 Colorado Springs, $2.27.
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 Colorado Springs. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colorado Springs's providers, 328 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Colorado Springs covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Colorado Springs than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Colorado Springs, $49.98.
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 Colorado Springs, $2.27.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Colorado Springs. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colorado Springs's providers, 328 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Colorado Springs, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Colorado Springs, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Colorado Springs at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Colorado Springs at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Colorado Springs residents, 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Colorado Springs with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Colorado Springs. The next fastest internet provider in Colorado Springs is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Colorado Springs with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Colorado Springs, $49.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Colorado Springs, covering 10% of the city. PCI also offers fiber internet in Colorado Springs and is available to 0.400% of households.
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