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Internet providers in Steamboat Springs, CO

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Steamboat Springs, CO internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable97%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL65%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic0.762%
Mammoth Networks - -DSL11%
Mammoth Networks - -Wired7.759%
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Steamboat Springs internet service at a glance

At 99%, broadband coverage in Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Steamboat Springs residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 14% of those living in Steamboat Springs.

There are seven internet providers serving the Steamboat Springs area, and 96.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Steamboat Springs's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Steamboat Springs

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Xfinity 172.0 Mbps 12.0 Mbps Cable
CenturyLink 111.0 Mbps 57.0 Mbps DSL
Mammoth Networks 21.0 Mbps 7.0 Mbps DSL
Viasat 11.0 Mbps 1.0 Mbps Satellite

Top high-speed internet providers in Steamboat Springs

The largest internet providers in Steamboat Springs are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Steamboat Springs.

Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Steamboat Springs residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 65% of the area. Steamboat Springs’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Steamboat Springs residents.

Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

97%

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Steamboat Springs covering 97% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, $54.79.

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 Steamboat Springs, $2.38.

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 Steamboat Springs. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Steamboat Springs's providers, 293 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

65%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Steamboat Springs covering 65% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, $54.79.

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 Steamboat Springs, $2.38.

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 Steamboat Springs. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Steamboat Springs's providers, 293 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Steamboat Springs covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, $54.79.

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 Steamboat Springs, $2.38.

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 Steamboat Springs. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Steamboat Springs's providers, 293 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Steamboat Springs with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Steamboat Springs. The next fastest internet provider in Steamboat Springs is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 65% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Steamboat Springs with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Steamboat Springs, $54.79.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Steamboat Springs, covering 0.762% of the city.

Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.

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.

Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.