12 Best Internet Providers in Cortez, CO

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cortez, CO?

Clearnetworx is the highest-rated internet provider in Cortez based on 23 Colorado customer reviews, and Clearnetworx 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 Cortez, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cortez

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cortez Internet Providers

Based on 23 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Clearnetworx is the best internet service provider for Cortez residents. Clearnetworx was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in Cortez.

At a national level, based on 1444 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Clearnetworx is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cortez?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Clearnetworx. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS and Clearnetworx 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 Cortez

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Clearnetworx	1,000 Mbps
	Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado)	1,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Ethos Broadband	200 Mbps
	CYAN Wireless	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Visionary Broadband	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Nimbus Solutions	100 Mbps
	AlignTec	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cortez

Based on data reported by Cortez ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS and Clearnetworx. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cortez. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cortez?

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

Clearnetworx received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cortez customers with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Cortez, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Cortez

Cortez 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 city 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 Cortez below, including the metrics used and how Cortez compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.

Cortez ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Cortez	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cortez that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.54%	58.61%	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.	809 Mbps	3,085 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 Cortez.	9.8	7.0	6.8

 

Cortez Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cortez	Colorado	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	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.	9%	19%	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.	92%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	93%	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.	63%	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.	64%	81%	76%

Cortez ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cortez is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cortez is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cortez have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cortez ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

85% of Cortez households have an internet connection despite having 99.60% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Cortez 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 Cities Compare to Cortez?

How Much Speed does a Cortez Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cortez is 2.5, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cortez's average household income is $63,617 which is much lower than the Colorado average of $105,825 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Cortez also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Colorado who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Cortez has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cortez households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cortez?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cortez?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cortez?

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 Cortez is Clearnetworx.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS and Clearnetworx. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Clearnetworx may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Cortez is Clearnetworx.
• HughesNet, Nimbus Solutions, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Cortez, 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 Cortez compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Cortez 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 Cortez's B- ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.