Compare Vail internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Vail – 154 Mbps
CO – 138 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Vail – 51 Mbps
CO – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vail.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
NewCloudNetworks | - | - | Wired | 6.296% |
Mammoth Networks | - | - | DSL | 1.187% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 99.79%
3 providers - 1.19%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Vail 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 Vail area will have access to cable, which covers 83% of Vail residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 31% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in Vail.
There are six internet providers serving the Vail area, and 99.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Vail's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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Xfinity | 177 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
Mammoth Networks | 46 Mbps | 33 Mbps | DSL |
CenturyLink | 29 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vail.
The largest internet providers in Vail are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Vail.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Vail residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 72% of the area. Vail’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Vail 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Vail covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Vail 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 Vail, $53.74.
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 Vail, $2.24.
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 Vail. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vail's providers, 281 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Vail covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Vail 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 Vail, $53.74.
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 Vail, $2.24.
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 Vail. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vail's providers, 281 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Vail covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vail 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 Vail, $53.74.
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 Vail, $2.24.
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 Vail. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Vail's providers, 281 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Vail with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Vail. The next fastest internet provider in Vail is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 72% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Vail with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vail, $53.74.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.