10 Best Internet Providers in Bel Aire, Wheat Ridge, CO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bel Aire, Wheat Ridge, CO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bel Aire, Wheat Ridge, CO?

Starry is the highest-rated internet provider in Bel Aire based on 140 Wheat Ridge customer reviews, and Starry has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bel Aire, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bel Aire

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bel Aire Internet Providers

Based on 140 reviews from Wheat Ridge internet customers, Starry is the best internet service provider for Bel Aire residents. Starry was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Wheat Ridge, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 84.3% coverage in Bel Aire.

At a national level, based on 4365 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bel Aire?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast and Quantum Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bel Aire

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Live Wire Networks	250 Mbps
	Aerux Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bel Aire

Based on data reported by Bel Aire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast and Quantum Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bel Aire. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bel Aire?

Wheat Ridge customers rate Starry as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Starry received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bel Aire customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bel Aire, Wheat Ridge, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bel Aire

Bel Aire Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bel Aire below, including the metrics used and how Bel Aire compares to the rest of Wheat Ridge and nation.

Bel Aire ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Bel Aire	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bel Aire that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.36%	88.61%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,000 Mbps	2,059 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bel Aire.	8.3	7.3	6.8

 

Bel Aire Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bel Aire	Colorado	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.1	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	17%	20%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	85%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	85%	80%	76%

Bel Aire ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bel Aire is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bel Aire is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bel Aire have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bel Aire ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

91% of Bel Aire households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bel Aire residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Bel Aire?

How Much Speed does a Bel Aire Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bel Aire is 2.1, which is smaller than the Wheat Ridge average of 2.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bel Aire's average household income is $92,048 which is higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $98,106 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bel Aire also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wheat Ridge average of 11%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 20% of residents in Wheat Ridge who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bel Aire has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bel Aire households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bel Aire?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Bel Aire is Starry.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast and Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bel Aire is Starry.
• Centurylink, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bel Aire, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bel Aire compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bel Aire stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bel Aire's B+ ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.