16 Best Internet Providers in El Paso County, CO
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| El Paso County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,153 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real El Paso County Customer Ratings | 26 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
El Paso County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in El Paso County.
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El Paso County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in El Paso County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in El Paso County, CO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local El Paso County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Paso County, CO?
Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in El Paso County based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in El Paso County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 36.35% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in El Paso County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in El Paso County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all El Paso County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | El Paso County Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| ting | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Kellin Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (19) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (1) | (2) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Secom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Underline | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Force Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| StratusIQ | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 143 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for El Paso County residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 3.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. ting wins for second-place in Colorado, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 6.0% coverage in El Paso County.
At a national level, based on 4427 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ting is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.22 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in El Paso County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Paso County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, StratusIQ 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 El Paso County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Force Broadband | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| StratusIQ | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| ting | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Conexon Connect | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Secom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Underline | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Kellin Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 250 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 El Paso County
| ISP / Tech Type | El Paso County Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| ting | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Kellin Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (19) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (1) | (2) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Secom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Underline | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Force Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| StratusIQ | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by El Paso County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through StratusIQ. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in El Paso County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 9,210 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Paso County?
Colorado customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.
Quantum Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. ting is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s El Paso County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in El Paso County, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in El Paso County
| ISP / Tech Type | El Paso County Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| ting | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Kellin Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (19) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (1) | (2) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Secom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Underline | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Force Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| StratusIQ | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
El Paso County 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 county 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 El Paso County below, including the metrics used and how El Paso County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in El Paso County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 59.38% | 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. | 4,153 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 El Paso County. | 7.3 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 16% | 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. | 98% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 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. | 83% | 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. | 87% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
El Paso County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in El Paso County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in El Paso County is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in El Paso County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The El Paso County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
95% of El Paso County households have an internet connection despite having 95.86% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of El Paso County 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 Counties Compare to El Paso County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
How Much Speed does a El Paso County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in El Paso County is 2.6, which is larger than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. El Paso County's average household income is $100,932 which is higher than the Colorado average of $105,825 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
El Paso County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 16% 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 El Paso County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, El Paso County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Paso County?
Quantum Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 36.3% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,018 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,550 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 19.5% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 953 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 882 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in El Paso County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Underline Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Underline offers Fiber service to 18.0% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Underline Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in El Paso County, CO
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 13.2% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
StratusIQ Fiber in El Paso County, CO
StratusIQ offers Fiber service to 12.9% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, StratusIQ Fiber has speeds up to 9,940 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for StratusIQ Fiber.
Conexon Connect Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Conexon Connect offers Fiber service to 9.4% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Conexon Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
ting Fiber in El Paso County, CO
ting offers Fiber service to 6.0% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Secom Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Secom offers Fiber service to 3.7% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Secom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Force Broadband Fiber in El Paso County, CO
Force Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.7% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Force Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 9,200 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in El Paso County, CO
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.2% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,398 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 288 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in El Paso County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Paso County?
XFINITY Cable in El Paso County, CO
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 89.3% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,893 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 478 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in El Paso County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
StratusIQ Cable in El Paso County, CO
StratusIQ offers Cable service to 1.2% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, StratusIQ Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Paso County?
Centurylink DSL in El Paso County, CO
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.1% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in El Paso County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Paso County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Kellin Communications Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
Kellin Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Kellin Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 835 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 220, with an average of 189 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 346 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Force Broadband Fixed Wireless in El Paso County, CO
Force Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of El Paso County homes. Across the county, Force Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 666 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 10,000, with an average of 485 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in El Paso County?
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 El Paso County is Quantum Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be StratusIQ. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in El Paso County is Quantum Fiber.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in El Paso County, 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 El Paso County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how El Paso County 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 El Paso County's B ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
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