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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.475% |
| 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 - 99.64%
2 providers - 97.10%
3 providers - 3.48%
4+ providers - 0.91%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Loveland 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 Loveland area will have access to cable, which covers 95% of Loveland residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 40% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Loveland.
There are five internet providers serving the Loveland area, and 97.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Loveland's five 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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| Viasat | 15.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 19.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 204.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 167.0 Mbps | 136.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 27.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Loveland.
The largest internet providers in Loveland are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Loveland.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Loveland residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 56% of the area. Loveland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Loveland 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 all households in Loveland covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Loveland 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 Loveland, $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 Loveland, $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 Loveland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Loveland'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 about half of households in Loveland covering 56% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Loveland 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 Loveland, $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 Loveland, $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 Loveland. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Loveland'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 Loveland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Loveland 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 Loveland, $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 Loveland, $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 Loveland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Loveland's providers, 436 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Loveland with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Loveland. The next fastest internet provider in Loveland is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 56% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Loveland with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Loveland, $48.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Loveland, covering 2.475% of the city.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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