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Cortez, CO internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL97%
BendBroadband - 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable93%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
Tarkus Enterprises $49.99 5 - 25 MbpsWireless1.762%

*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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Cortez internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: BendBroadband

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    8430

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 98.47%

    2 providers - 91.58%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 0.050%

    Fiber - 19%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Cortez 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 Cortez area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Cortez residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 19% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Cortez, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Cortez area, and 91.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cortez's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Cortez

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
CenturyLink 37 Mbps 7 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cortez.

Compare Cortez internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Cortez – 68 Mbps

    CO – 138 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Cortez – 31 Mbps

    CO – 38 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cortez.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Cortez

The largest internet providers in Cortez are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Cortez.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Cortez residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Cortez’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Cortez residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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 Cortez covering 97% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Cortez 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Cortez, $58.74.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cortez, $4.52.

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 Cortez. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cortez's providers, 39 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Cortez covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cortez 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Cortez, $58.74.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cortez, $4.52.

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 Cortez. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cortez's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Cortez covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cortez 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cortez, $58.74.

Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cortez, $4.52.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Cortez. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cortez's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

BendBroadband is the fastest internet provider in Cortez with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Cortez. The next fastest internet provider in Cortez is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.

Tarkus Enterprises offers the cheapest internet in Cortez with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Cortez, $58.74.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

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.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

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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