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Internet Providers in Denver, CO

Over 9,514 people in Denver found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

2% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

67.91% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

140 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

8 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

Xfinity

85.66% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

Viasat

10.49% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

HughesNet

5.54% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Denver, CO

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Denver

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Denver, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Xfinity cable internet is the next-best option in Denver for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Denver. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 2 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Denver?

Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Denver, CO, with download speeds up to 8 Gbps and upload speeds up to 8 Gbps — available to 75.12% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
Quantum FiberFiber8 Gbps8 Gbps75.12%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps2.00%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps85.66%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps10.49%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone140 Mbps140 Mbps67.91%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps5.54%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Denver?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Denver starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 8 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 140 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Denver?

Denver has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

31.16%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

53.49%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 85.66%, Access Media 3 covers 0.01%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

61.55%

CenturyLink, max 140 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

79.57%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 67.91%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Denver residents.

Denver, CO - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Denver, CO has a total of 28 internet providers including  14 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 12 DSL providers, 18 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Denver, CO by Coverage Area

All 28 internet providers serving Denver by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 14 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
2.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone85.66%
3.Quantum Fiber8 Gbps8 GbpsFiber75.12%
4.Directlink15 Mbps8 MbpsFixed Wireless74.85%
5.CenturyLink140 Mbps140 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone67.91%
6.JAB Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless45.80%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone10.49%
8.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone5.54%
9.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL4.53%
10.Verso Networks500 Mbps100 MbpsFixed Wireless2.40%
11.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber2.00%
12.FORETHOUGHT1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL0.92%
13.Roggen Telephone8 Mbps8 MbpsFixed Wireless0.17%
14.Birch Communications2 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.10%
15.Bijou Telephone Co-Op Assn10 Mbps1 MbpsDSL / Fixed Wireless0.09%
16.South Park Telephone Company10 Mbps1 MbpsFixed Wireless0.07%
17.Wiggins Telephone Association100 Mbps50 MbpsFiber0.05%
18.Rye Telephone Company1 Gbps100 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.02%
19.Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative2 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.01%
20.SECOM1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.01%
21.Access Media 3100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.01%
22.Visionary Communications2 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
23.In the Stix Broadband15 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless~
24.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
25.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
26.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
27.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
28.Zayo Group~~Fiber / Fixed Wireless~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Denver?

Yes. Denver residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denver

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Denver, CO, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 28 internet providers in Denver, CO. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Quantum Fiber has the fastest speeds in Denver, with a top download speed of 8 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Denver. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Denver residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Denver, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Denver. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Denver is 65 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Denver, CO.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet, Xfinity, Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink, and Viasat offer internet in Denver, CO.

  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Quantum Fiber: Offers speeds up to 8 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 140 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Denver

Athmar Park Branch
1055 S. Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 935-0721
Bear Valley Branch
5171 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 935-0616
Blair-Caldwell Library
2401 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 865-2401
Byers Library
675 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 517-1665
Decker Branch
1501 South Logan Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 733-7584
Denver Public Library
10 W 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 865-1111
Eugene Field Library
810 South University Boulevard
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 777-2301
Ford Warren Library
2825 High Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 294-0907
Hadley Branch
1890 South Grove Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 935-4267
Hampden Branch
9755 East Girard Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 750-3885
Jefferson County Public Library
10200 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 235-5275
Montbello Branch
12955 Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 373-0767
Park Hill Branch
4705 Montview Boulevard
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 331-4063
Pauline Robinson Branch
5575 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 370-1530
Perl Mack Branch Library
7611 Hilltop Circle
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 428-3576
Rangeview Library District
11658 N. Huron
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 288-2001
Ross-Barnum Branch
3570 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 935-1891
Ross-Broadway Branch
33 East Bayaud Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 777-4845
Ross-Cherry Creek Branch
305 Milwaukee Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 331-4016
Ross-University Hills Branch
4310 East Amherst Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 757-2714
Schlessman Family Branch
100 South Poplar Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 865-0000
Smiley Branch
4501 West 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-3622
Valdez-Perry
4690 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 295-4302
Virginia Village Branch
1500 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 757-6662
Westwood Branch
1000 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 936-8808
Woodbury Branch
3265 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 455-3930

How We Research Internet Providers

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Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

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