15 Best Internet Providers in La Plata County, CO
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La Plata County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 791 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real La Plata County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
La Plata County has 15 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 La Plata County.
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La Plata County has 15 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 La Plata County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Centurylink
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Spectrum
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Clearnetworx
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Zito
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Cable
Above are the top 4 providers in La Plata 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 La Plata County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in La Plata County, CO?
Clearnetworx is the best internet provider in La Plata County based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Clearnetworx had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in La Plata County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Clearnetworx is an option for 13.35% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in La Plata County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in La Plata County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all La Plata County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | La Plata County Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Clearnetworx | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink |  (1) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| ting |  (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AlignTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nimbus Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern Ute Shared Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 35 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Clearnetworx is the best internet service provider for La Plata County residents. Clearnetworx was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Colorado, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 93.9% coverage in La Plata County.
At a national level, based on 3905 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Clearnetworx is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in La Plata 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 La Plata County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Clearnetworx. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Southern Ute Shared Services 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 La Plata County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Southern Ute Shared Services | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ting | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Clearnetworx | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vero Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AlignTec | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Ethos Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Nimbus Solutions | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Visionary Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in La Plata County
| ISP / Tech Type | La Plata County Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Clearnetworx | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (1) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AlignTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nimbus Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern Ute Shared Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by La Plata County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Southern Ute Shared Services. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in La Plata County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Clearnetworx. This indicates Clearnetworx reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in La Plata County?
Colorado customers rate Clearnetworx 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.
Clearnetworx 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 La Plata County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in La Plata County, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in La Plata County
| ISP / Tech Type | La Plata County Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Clearnetworx | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (1) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AlignTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nimbus Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern Ute Shared Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
La Plata 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 La Plata County below, including the metrics used and how La Plata County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.
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La Plata County | Colorado | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in La Plata County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 31.82% | 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. | 791 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 La Plata County. | 6.0 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 19% | 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. | 88% | 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. | 62% | 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. | 64% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
La Plata County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in La Plata County is C, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in La Plata County is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in La Plata County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The La Plata 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.
88% of La Plata County households have an internet connection despite having 98.19% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of La Plata 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 La Plata County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
How Much Speed does a La Plata County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in La Plata County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. La Plata County's average household income is $88,148 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.
La Plata County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 19% 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 La Plata County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, La Plata County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% 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 La Plata County?
Clearnetworx Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Fiber service to 13.4% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ting Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 6.5% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Southern Ute Shared Services Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Southern Ute Shared Services offers Fiber service to 5.8% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Southern Ute Shared Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
163 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 3.4% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 163 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Centurylink Fiber. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in La Plata County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.6% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AlignTec Fiber in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AlignTec offers Fiber service to 1.9% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, AlignTec Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in La Plata County?
Spectrum Cable in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
52.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 52.0% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 9.3% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Zito 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 La Plata County?
Centurylink DSL in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 93.8% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in La Plata County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in La Plata County?
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of La Plata 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 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AlignTec Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AlignTec offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.6% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, AlignTec Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.1% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.1% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Vero Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.3% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Vero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 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 25, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Nimbus Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 31 Mbps throughout the county.
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in La Plata County, CO
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of La Plata County homes. Across the county, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in La Plata 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 La Plata County is Clearnetworx.
- The fastest internet provider should be Southern Ute Shared Services. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Clearnetworx may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in La Plata County is Clearnetworx.
- HughesNet, Centurylink, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in La Plata 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 La Plata County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how La Plata 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 La Plata County's C ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100