10 Best Internet Providers in Gilpin County, CO

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

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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 Gilpin County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gilpin County, CO?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Gilpin County based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gilpin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.60% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gilpin County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gilpin County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gilpin County Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Colorado internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gilpin County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.31 out of 5 stars and 91.4% coverage in Gilpin County.

At a national level, based on 1434 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Visionary Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gilpin County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Backcountry 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 Gilpin County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Backcountry Broadband	2,500 Mbps
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Visionary Broadband	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative	100 Mbps
	Nedernet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gilpin County

Based on data reported by Gilpin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Backcountry Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Gilpin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gilpin County?

Colorado customers rate Centurylink 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.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.31 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gilpin County customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Gilpin County

Gilpin 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 Gilpin County below, including the metrics used and how Gilpin County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.

Gilpin County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Gilpin County	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gilpin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	59.93%	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.	884 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 Gilpin County.	5.3	7.0	6.8

 

Gilpin County Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gilpin County	Colorado	USA
	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.	1.9	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.	15%	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.	97%	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.	69%	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.	71%	81%	76%

Gilpin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gilpin County is C, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gilpin County is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gilpin County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gilpin 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.

91% of Gilpin County households have an internet connection despite having 97.50% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Gilpin 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 Gilpin County?

How Much Speed does a Gilpin County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gilpin County is 1.9, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gilpin County's average household income is $95,429 which is about average for the Colorado average of $105,825 and much 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.

Gilpin County also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 15% 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 Gilpin County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gilpin County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 103% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gilpin County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gilpin County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gilpin County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Backcountry Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Gilpin County is Centurylink.
• HughesNet, Centurylink, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Gilpin 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 Gilpin County's C ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.