| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.569% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Cable | 1.513% |
| 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% |
*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 - 98.57%
2 providers - 96.16%
3 providers - 3.29%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Fort Collins 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 Collins area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Fort Collins residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 50% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Fort Collins.
There are six internet providers serving the Fort Collins area, and 96.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Collins's six 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 | 27.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 12.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 128.0 Mbps | 102.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 26.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 191.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fort Collins.
The largest internet providers in Fort Collins are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Fort Collins.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Fort Collins residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 76% of the area. Fort Collins’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, $48.98.
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 Fort Collins, $1.88.
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 Fort Collins. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Collins's providers, 436 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 Fort Collins covering 76% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, $48.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Collins, $1.88.
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 Fort Collins. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Collins's providers, 436 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 Collins covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, $48.98.
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 Collins, $1.88.
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 Collins. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Collins's providers, 436 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Fort Collins with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Fort Collins. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Collins is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 76% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Fort Collins with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Collins, $48.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Collins, covering 2.569% of the city.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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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