14 Best Internet Providers in Golden, CO
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Golden ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,787 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Golden Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Golden has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Golden.
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Golden has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Golden.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Golden, CO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Golden ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Golden, CO?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Golden based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Golden, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 71.33% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Golden, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Golden
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Golden Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| NETEO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aerux Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Live Wire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 141 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Golden residents. Verizon 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 95.7% coverage in Golden.
At a national level, based on 4389 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Golden?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Golden?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 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 Golden
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Visionary Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| Live Wire Networks | 250 Mbps | ||
| Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Aerux Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| NETEO | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Golden
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) |  (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| NETEO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aerux Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Live Wire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Golden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Golden. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,859 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 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 Golden?
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 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 Golden customers with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Golden, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Golden
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (107) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| NETEO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aerux Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Live Wire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Golden 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 Golden below, including the metrics used and how Golden compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Golden that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 35.48% | 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. | 1,787 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 Golden. | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 31% | 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. | 94% | 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. | 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. | 87% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Golden ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Golden is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Golden is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Golden have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Golden 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.
94% of Golden households have an internet connection despite having 98.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 85% 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 Golden 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 Golden?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
How Much Speed does a Golden Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Golden is 2.4, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Golden's average household income is $125,034 which is much higher than 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.
Golden also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 31% 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 Golden has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Golden 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.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
Quantum Fiber in Golden, CO
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,845 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 31.3% of Golden homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,845 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 995 Mbps throughout the city.
Centurylink Fiber in Golden, CO
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
945 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Golden homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 945 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 895 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Golden from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Visionary Broadband Fiber in Golden, CO
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Golden homes. Across the city, Visionary Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 123 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Visionary Broadband Fiber. Visionary Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Golden from Visionary Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
XFINITY Cable in Golden, CO
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,859 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.1% of Golden homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,859 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 250, with an average of 212 Mbps throughout the city.
TDS Cable in Golden, CO
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Cable service to 9.8% of Golden homes. Across the city, TDS Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
Centurylink DSL in Golden, CO
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 89.1% of Golden homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 91 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 40, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Golden from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.9% of Golden homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.9% of Golden homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
311 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Golden homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 311 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 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Live Wire Networks Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Live Wire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.8% of Golden homes. Across the city, Live Wire Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Aerux Broadband Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
45.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Aerux Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.3% of Golden homes. Across the city, Aerux Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.5% of Golden homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 140 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Golden homes. Across the city, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
NETEO Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
NETEO offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Golden homes. Across the city, NETEO Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Golden?
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 Golden is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Golden is Quantum Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Golden, 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 Golden compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Golden 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 Golden's B- ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100