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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
PCI  | - | - | Wireless | 94% |
| Kellin Communications | $69.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 14% |
| Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.950% |
| Fundamental Holdings Peak Internet | $34.95 | - | Wireless | 2.950% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 96.72%
3 providers - 1.54%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 80917 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 80917 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 27% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.240% of those living in the 80917 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 80917 area, and 96.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 80917, 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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| CenturyLink | 70 Mbps | 67 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 185 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Colorado Springs.
The largest internet providers serving the 80917 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 80917 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 96% of the area. Colorado Springs’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 80917 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 80917 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 80917 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, $53.10.
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, $2.66.
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 80917 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colorado Springs's providers, 163 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 the 80917 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 Colorado Springs, $53.10.
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, $2.66.
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 80917 ZIP code. 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, 163 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 the 80917 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 80917 ZIP 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 Colorado Springs, $53.10.
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 Colorado Springs, $2.66.
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 80917 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Colorado Springs's providers, 163 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 80917 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 80917. The next fastest internet provider in the 80917 ZIP code is Dalton Telephone Co., offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.950% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 80917 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Colorado Springs, $53.10.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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