Internet providers in Boulder, CO

Internet in Boulder

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Boulder area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Boulder Residential Internet Coverage

Boulder is a white-collar city with expensive homes. A large portion of the population are artists and creative types. In addition, more than 10% of residents telecommute. Boulder is also a college town and the residents themselves are also well-educated. Compared with 82% of Colorado, 97% of Boulder residents are able use high-speed internet, which the depend on for work and school.

Integra Telecom and CenturyLink provide DSL connection to Boulder residents. CenturyLink is also beginning to roll out fiber optics. Currently they reach 1% of residents between Apache Peak and North 95th St. Another residential option is Miroctech-tel who offers copper wire to 2% of Boulder residents.

Businesses in the area can also get copper wire and DSL from Megapath and XO Communications. Level 3 Communications is beginning to introduce fiber optics to the commercial market in the area.

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Average download speed
186.24 Mbps

Average upload speed
20.66 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.71 ms

Average jitter
18.8 ms

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Summary of Boulder internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	940 Mbps	4.1/5	View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Live Wire Networks, Inc.	DSL & Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Live Wire Networks, Inc.
Mountain Broadband	Fixed Wireless	15 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Mountain Broadband
Magnolia Road Internet Coop	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Magnolia Road Internet Coop