14 Best Internet Providers in Laramie County, WY
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Laramie County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,038 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Laramie County Customer Ratings | 5 |
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.
Laramie County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Laramie County.
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Laramie County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Laramie County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Laramie County, WY 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 Laramie County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laramie County, WY?
Bluepeak is the best internet provider in Laramie County based on Wyoming customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Bluepeak had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Laramie County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Bluepeak is an option for 43.13% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Laramie County, Wyoming, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Laramie County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Laramie County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Laramie County Overall | Wyoming Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Visionary Broadband | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (2) |  (4) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Mountain West Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (2) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Range | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WinDBreak Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 16 reviews from Wyoming internet customers, Bluepeak is the best internet service provider for Laramie County residents. Bluepeak was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Visionary Broadband wins for second-place in Wyoming, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Laramie County.
At a national level, based on 3955 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Range is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Laramie 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 Laramie County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Laramie County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Bluepeak.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Laramie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluepeak | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Visionary Broadband | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Range | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mountain West Technologies | 300 Mbps | ||
| WinDBreak Cable | 100 Mbps | ||
| Vistabeam | 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 Laramie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Laramie County Speed | Wyoming Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Bluepeak | (2) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Mountain West Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (2) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Range | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| WinDBreak Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Laramie County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Laramie County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laramie County?
Wyoming customers rate Bluepeak 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.
Bluepeak received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Visionary Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Laramie County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Laramie County, Wyoming, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laramie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Laramie County Affordability | Wyoming Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Bluepeak | (2) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Mountain West Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (2) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Range | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WinDBreak Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Laramie 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 Laramie County below, including the metrics used and how Laramie County compares to the rest of Wyoming and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Laramie County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 58.95% | 54.69% | 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. | 3,038 Mbps | 2,298 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 Laramie County. | 7.3 | 6.3 | 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 | 2.4 | 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. | 9% | 9% | 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. | 96% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 90% | 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. | 77% | 70% | 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. | 79% | 72% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Laramie County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Laramie County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Laramie County is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Laramie County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Laramie 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.
92% of Laramie County households have an internet connection despite having 96.82% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Laramie 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 Laramie County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Laramie County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Laramie County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Wyoming average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Laramie County's average household income is $86,077 which is higher than the Wyoming average of $81,199 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.
Laramie County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wyoming average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Wyoming who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Laramie County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Laramie County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laramie County?
Bluepeak Fiber in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 43.1% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Visionary Broadband Fiber in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
4,860 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Visionary Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 4,860 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 5,000 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 Laramie County from Visionary Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,379 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,379 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 965 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
944 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 944 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 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 910 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Laramie County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Range Fiber in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Range offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Range Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laramie County?
Spectrum Cable in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.1% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WinDBreak Cable in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
WinDBreak Cable offers Cable service to 1.2% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, WinDBreak Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Laramie County?
Centurylink DSL in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 86.2% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 65 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Laramie County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Range DSL in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Range offers DSL service to 2.0% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Range DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the county. Range DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Laramie County from Range in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laramie County?
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
118 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 118 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 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Mountain West Technologies Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Mountain West Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Mountain West Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Laramie 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 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
51.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.8% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
42.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.1% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
42.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.1% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Laramie County, WY
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Vistabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Laramie County homes. Across the county, Vistabeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Laramie 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 Laramie County is Bluepeak.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Laramie County is Bluepeak.
- Visionary Broadband, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laramie 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 Laramie County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Laramie 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 Laramie County's B ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wyoming
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Jennifer B
Centurylink DSL
November 12, 2025 Initially Century Link was a very reliable network. Over the last few years the quality of connection has diminished. We frequently have buffering issues and loss of connectivity. We are looking into switching to a fiber optic provide here in the next couple of months
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A Laramie, WY Customer
Bluepeak Fiber
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A Rock Springs, WY Customer
Centurylink DSL
September 11, 2025 While they provide fast speed and allows for some bundling with other services there has been several outages in the last few months. Ones that last several hours and repairs take significant time they will adjust charges.
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Melissa T
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless
June 27, 2025 When we first moved to our home a few months ago, we were concerned about living in a rural area and getting decent internet service. As we looked around, Visionary caught our eye. A quick call to Visionary and they checked our address. We were delighted to know that a tower was not very far from our residence and that we could speeds up to 100mbps. They also had very prompt installation that was free! We have had Visionary for about six months now and have not complaints. It has been great and the pricing has been good.
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A Fort Bridger, WY Customer
Bridger Valley Electric Fixed Wireless
June 09, 2025 Bridger Valley Electric as an internet provider has been excellent to work with. In a rural area with not many options they are the best one. They care about their customers and are there to help when any problems arise. The pricing options are good and the internet service is also good.
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