Best Internet Providers in Golden, CO
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Golden, CO
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.
Ranks compare Golden with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Golden, CO at a Glance
Golden Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 highest-rated internet provider in Golden based on 153 Colorado customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Golden?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Golden
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Live Wire Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aerux Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Visionary Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Visionary Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Neteo - fixed wireless coverage map
How Golden Compares to Places Its Size
Golden's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Golden | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Jefferson County | Colorado | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 36.2% | bottom 14% | 65.9% | 63.2% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,915 Mbps | bottom 19% | 3,937 Mbps | 3,263 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 47% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | top 4% | 26% | 21% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 13% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 22% | 85% | 81% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 8% | 91% | 88% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $133,172 | top 18% | $123,104 | $109,874 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 6% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 36.2% of homes in Golden, against 65.9% across Jefferson County and 63.2% across Colorado. Households in Golden are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $133,172 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Golden
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
Quantum Fiber in Golden, CO
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,834 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,834 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:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
963 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 23.6% of Golden homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 963 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 1,000, with an average of 958 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower 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:
(3)
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 higher than other types of internet service available in Golden from Visionary Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS Fiber in Golden, CO
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Golden homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Golden homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, 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 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:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
31 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 31 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Golden, CO
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
163 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Golden homes. Across the city, Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 163 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 600 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 22 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
XFINITY Cable in Golden, CO
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,918 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,918 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 287 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 has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Golden?
CenturyLink DSL in Golden, CO
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.7% of Golden homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 92 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 city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Golden from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Golden by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Golden has 1 neighborhood and 4 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Golden
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Woods | 5,526 | 19.9% | 1,952 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 86/100 |
ZIP codes in Golden
How Golden Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Golden that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Applewood has the most homes with fiber (90.4%) and Fairmount the fewest (53.6%); Golden has 36.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden (this page) | 43,549 | 36.2% | 1,915 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 82/100 |
| Lakewood | 133,711 | 73.2% | 4,631 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 76/100 |
| Arvada | 126,725 | 60.7% | 3,141 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 83/100 |
| Wheat Ridge | 33,544 | 87.9% | 2,059 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Edgewater | 26,072 | 89.3% | 3,852 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Fairmount | 7,280 | 53.6% | 3,485 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 84/100 |
| West Pleasant View | 4,692 | 70.8% | 2,202 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 71/100 |
| Applewood | 3,935 | 90.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 85/100 |
| Mount Vernon Club Place | 735 | 97.8% | 2,018 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 57/100 |
| Idledale | 452 | 0.0% | 1,768 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 64/100 |
| Kittredge | 303 | 0.0% | 1,261 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Golden?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Visionary Broadband | 600 |
| Live Wire Networks | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Aerux Broadband | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Neteo | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Golden Internet Providers
Based on 153 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Golden residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.60 out of 5 stars and 96.1% coverage in Golden.
At a national level, based on 4899 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Golden Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Golden, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (3) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Golden
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 1,918 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (3) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Golden?
Of the providers in Golden, customers rate Quantum Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Golden where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Colorado or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Quantum Fiber is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (3) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Colorado
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Ciello Fiber
November 08, 2026 very bad, very slow. usually ok. No devices but mine. a computer hooked up directly and my phone on wireless.
Troy Kelly
Visionary Broadband Fiber
October 29, 2026 567.8 kbps download speed from lan connection on router . This is fiber optic ? 1220 hills cir pagosa springs Co 81147 is our address and we would like the service you sold us . This download speed is terrible.
Carl L
CenturyLink
October 22, 2026 I had CenturyLink for 5 years mainly because they were pretty much the only internet provider where I lived at the time. Monthy price kept creeping up with no improvement in speeds and near monthly interruptions without compensation. I recently switched to fiber internet with 10X the speed and $20 less monthly cost. I returned the rented modem on time as asked. I discontinued CenturyLink in the middle of a billing period. They charged me for a full month instead of prorating my bill for half a month and they said I did not return the modem. Thankfully, I kept the UPS receipt and tracked the return. Sure enough, the modem was received by CenturyLink six days later after shipping. I called their customer service, provided the tracking number and they did remove the $150 unreturned modem charge. They would not prorate the month I discontinued service. My overall experience with CenturyLink was poor from nearly monthly interruptions in service, speeds near 10 Mbps and now charging me for services after I disconnected. I will never use them again. Customer beware; there are a lot better options out there for internet service. My biggest regret is staying with them as long as I did!
ISPReports User
Zentro
September 18, 2026 Awful install experience, weird service, lax security and complicated setup. My building is forcing everyone to use Zentro and the entire building hates them. Previously we were forced to use Xfinity and despite their awful reputation, they have become the hero of this story, and all of the building wishes we still had them. Definitely wouldn't recommend Zentro, not even to an enemy.
Robert W
NextLight Fiber
August 22, 2026 Great basically 100% of the time.
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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, available to 96.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.