2 Best Internet Providers in Lay, CO
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| Lay ISP Report Card | F | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 216 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 2 | |
| Real Lay 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.
Lay has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Lay.
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Lay has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Lay.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
High Rapid Networks
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ElektraFi
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lay, 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 Lay ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lay, CO?
HughesNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Lay based on 1 Colorado customer reviews, and HughesNet 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lay, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lay
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lay Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lay Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| High Rapid Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 1 reviews from Colorado internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Lay residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 29 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HughesNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.29 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lay?
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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 Lay?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, ElektraFi 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 Lay
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ElektraFi | 400 Mbps | ||
| High Rapid Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lay
| ISP / Tech Type | Lay Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| High Rapid Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ElektraFi. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Lay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 370 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 HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lay?
Colorado customers rate HughesNet 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.
HughesNet received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lay, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lay
| ISP / Tech Type | Lay Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| High Rapid Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lay 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 Lay below, including the metrics used and how Lay compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.
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Lay | Colorado | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 216 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 Lay. | 1.4 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 95% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 74% | 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. | 27% | 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. | 33% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lay is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lay is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lay have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lay 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.
74% of Lay households have an internet connection despite having 81.43% availability. 27% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 38% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 27% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 33% subscribe to it. A very low number of Lay 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 Lay?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lay Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lay is 2.7, which is larger than the Colorado average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lay's average household income is $76,390 which is lower than the Colorado average of $105,825 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Lay also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 19% 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 Lay has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lay households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% 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 Lay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Lay, CO.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lay, CO.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lay, CO.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lay?
High Rapid Networks Fixed Wireless in Lay, CO
High Rapid Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Lay homes. Across the city, High Rapid Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Lay, CO
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.0% of Lay homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 370 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 60, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lay?
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 Lay is HughesNet.
- The fastest internet provider should be ElektraFi. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lay is HughesNet.
- High Rapid Networks, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Lay, 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 Lay compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lay 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 Lay's F ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
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