| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.393% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 5.480% |
| Wiggins Telephone Association | - | 15 - 60 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.032% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 68% |
| DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 31% |
*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 - 99.02%
2 providers - 96.88%
3 providers - 11.22%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Golden 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 Golden area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Golden residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.150% of those living in Golden.
There are eight internet providers serving the Golden area, and 96.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Golden'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 211.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 176.0 Mbps | 146.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 24.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Rise Broadband | 41.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Golden.
The largest internet providers in Golden are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Golden.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Golden residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 64% of the area. Golden’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Golden 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 Golden covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Golden 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 Golden, $49.15.
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 Golden, $1.82.
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 Golden. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Golden's providers, 366 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 Golden covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Golden 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 Golden, $49.15.
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 Golden, $1.82.
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 Golden. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Golden's providers, 366 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 Golden covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Golden 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 Golden, $49.15.
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 Golden, $1.82.
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 Golden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Golden's providers, 366 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Golden with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Golden. The next fastest internet provider in Golden is DirectLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 31% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Golden with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Golden, $49.15.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Golden, covering 1.393% of the city. Wiggins Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in Golden and is available to 1.032% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
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