Compare 80751 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sterling – 62 Mbps
CO – 138 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sterling – 15 Mbps
CO – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sterling.
Internet providers in 80751
Internet providers in your area
80751 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 70% |
Kentec Communications  | $55.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 29% |
| The Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 0.130% |
| 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% |
| Viaero Wireless | $35.00 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Vistabeam | $47.95 | - | Wireless | 96% |
| The Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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.
Need help?80751 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
5306
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.97%
2 providers - 94.07%
3 providers - 27.08%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in the 80751 ZIP code 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 80751 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 45% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 45% of those living in the 80751 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 80751 area, and 94.07% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 80751, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Sterling
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Vistabeam | 41 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 101 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Kentec Communications | 118 Mbps | 78 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sterling.
Top high-speed internet providers in 80751
The largest internet providers serving the 80751 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Kentec Communications bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 80751 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 70% of the area. Sterling’s third most-available internet provider, Kentec Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 29% of residents in the 80751 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 nearly all households in the 80751 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 80751 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, $0.64.
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 80751 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 184 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 most households in the 80751 ZIP code, covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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, $0.64.
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 80751 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 184 Mbps.
Kentec Communications fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 some, but not many households in the 80751 ZIP code, covering 29% 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 80751 ZIP code 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, $0.64.
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 80751 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 184 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 80751 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 80751 and the greater Sterling area. 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 in the 80751 ZIP, 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.
Internet providers in 80751 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 80751 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 80751. The next fastest internet provider in the 80751 ZIP code is Kentec Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 80751 ZIP with service 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 serving the 80751 ZIP code, covering 29% of the city.
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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.
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.
*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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