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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 32% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Cable | 94% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.369% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Kellin Communications  | $69.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 94.60%
2 providers - 32.37%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Fort Carson residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 33% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.630% of those living in Fort Carson.
There are six internet providers serving the Fort Carson area, and 32.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Carson's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fort Carson are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Fort Carson.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to many Fort Carson residents, covering 32% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Fort Carson’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Fort Carson 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Fort Carson covering 32% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson, $56.98.
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 Fort Carson, $3.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Fort Carson. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Carson's providers, 31 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fort Carson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson, $56.98.
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 Fort Carson, $3.35.
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 Fort Carson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fort Carson's providers, 31 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Fort Carson covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson, $56.98.
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 Fort Carson, $3.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Fort Carson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Carson's providers, 31 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Fort Carson with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 32% of households in Fort Carson. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Carson is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Fort Carson with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Carson, $56.98.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Carson, covering 1.369% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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.
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