| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.929% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 2.229% |
| 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% |
| DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 70% |
*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 - 99.00%
2 providers - 97.03%
3 providers - 13.70%
4+ providers - 0.75%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Lafayette 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 Lafayette area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Lafayette residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 9.300% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.270% of those living in Lafayette.
There are seven internet providers serving the Lafayette area, and 97.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lafayette's seven 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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| CenturyLink | 230.0 Mbps | 116.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 218.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lafayette.
The largest internet providers in Lafayette are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Lafayette.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Lafayette residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 86% of the area. Lafayette’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lafayette 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 Lafayette covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lafayette 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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 364 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 nearly all households in Lafayette covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Lafayette 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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 364 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 Lafayette covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lafayette 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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette, $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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 364 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lafayette with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Lafayette. The next fastest internet provider in Lafayette is DirectLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 70% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lafayette with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.15.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lafayette, covering 1.929% 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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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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