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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Kentec Communications  | $55.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 53% |
| Wiggins Telephone Association | - | 15 - 60 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.551% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Kentec Communications | $55.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Vistabeam | $47.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viaero Wireless | $35.00 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| The Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 1.570% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.61%
2 providers - 97.57%
3 providers - 53.34%
4+ providers - 0.88%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sterling 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 Sterling area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sterling residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 62% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 56% of those living in Sterling.
There are nine internet providers serving the Sterling area, and 97.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sterling's nine internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 89.0 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Vistabeam | 27.0 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Kentec Communications | 237.0 Mbps | 142.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| HughesNet | 12.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 136.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sterling.
The largest internet providers in Sterling are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Kentec Communications bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Sterling.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Sterling residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 98% of the area. Sterling’s third most-available internet provider, Kentec Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 53% of Sterling 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Sterling covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sterling residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sterling, $52.87.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sterling, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Sterling. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 181 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Sterling covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Sterling 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 Sterling, $52.87.
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 Sterling, $0.66.
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 Sterling. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 181 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Kentec Communications offers broadband to about half of households in Sterling covering 53% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Kentec Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Sterling than other internet types.
Internet prices for Kentec Communications start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sterling, $52.87.
Kentec Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.55 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sterling, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Kentec Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sterling. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 181 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sterling, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sterling, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sterling and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sterling at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sterling at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sterling residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Sterling may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Sterling cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Sterling with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sterling. The next fastest internet provider in Sterling is Kentec Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Sterling with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sterling, $52.87.
Kentec Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sterling, covering 53% of the city. Wiggins Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in Sterling and is available to 1.551% of households.
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.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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