| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.005% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 54% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 1.619% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 56% |
| Verso Networks | $39.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 6.056% |
*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 - 98.81%
2 providers - 96.62%
3 providers - 7.44%
4+ providers - 0.03%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Denver 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 Denver area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Denver residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 7.410% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.930% of those living in Denver.
There are eight internet providers serving the Denver area, and 96.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Denver's eight 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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| HughesNet | 29.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 46.0 Mbps | 39.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 26.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 186.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 86.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Denver.
The largest internet providers in Denver are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Denver.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Denver residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 65% of the area. Denver’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 54% of Denver 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 Denver covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Denver 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 Denver, $47.83.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Denver, $1.41.
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 Denver. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 528 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 most households in Denver covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Denver 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 Denver, $47.83.
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 Denver, $1.41.
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 Denver. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 528 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 about half of households in Denver covering 54% 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 Denver 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 Denver, $47.83.
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 Denver, $1.41.
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 Denver. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Denver, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Denver, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Denver and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Denver at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Denver at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Denver with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Denver. The next fastest internet provider in Denver is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 0.005% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Denver with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Denver, $47.83.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Denver, covering 54% of the city. Xfinity also offers fiber internet in Denver and is available to 0.005% of households.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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