12 Best Internet Providers in Fort Collins, CO

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Collins, CO?

Fort Collins Connexion is the highest-rated internet provider in Fort Collins based on 146 Colorado customer reviews, and Fort Collins Connexion 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Collins

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Collins Internet Providers

Based on 146 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Fort Collins Connexion is the best internet service provider for Fort Collins residents. Fort Collins Connexion was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Colorado, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 17.2% coverage in Fort Collins.

At a national level, based on 4406 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Fort Collins Connexion is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Collins?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fort Collins Connexion. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fort Collins Connexion, Loveland Pulse, and Trailblazer Broadband 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 Fort Collins

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fort Collins Connexion	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Vistabeam	500 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Hilltop Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Collins

Based on data reported by Fort Collins ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fort Collins Connexion, Loveland Pulse, and Trailblazer Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Fort Collins. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Fort Collins Connexion. This indicates Fort Collins Connexion reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Collins?

Colorado customers rate Fort Collins Connexion 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.

Fort Collins Connexion received a local rating of 5.00 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 Fort Collins customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fort Collins

Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins below, including the metrics used and how Fort Collins compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.

Fort Collins ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Collins	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Collins that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	76.60%	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.	7,950 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 Fort Collins.	8.1	7.0	6.8

 

Fort Collins Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Collins	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.	2.3	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.	21%	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.	91%	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.	81%	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.	84%	81%	76%

Fort Collins ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fort Collins is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Collins is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Collins have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fort Collins 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.

91% of Fort Collins households have an internet connection despite having 97.02% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?

How Much Speed does a Fort Collins Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Collins is 2.3, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Collins's average household income is $92,456 which is about average for the Colorado average of $105,825 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.

Fort Collins also has 26% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Fort Collins has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Collins households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% 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 Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins is Fort Collins Connexion.
• The fastest internet provider should be Fort Collins Connexion, Loveland Pulse, and Trailblazer Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fort Collins Connexion may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Fort Collins is Fort Collins Connexion.
• Vistabeam, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins's A- ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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