Best Internet Providers in Monarch, CO
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monarch, CO
Monarch has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Monarch.
Ranks compare Monarch with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Monarch, CO at a Glance
Monarch Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Visionary Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Hilltop Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Monarch ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monarch, CO?
Visionary Broadband is the best internet provider in Monarch based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Visionary Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Monarch, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Visionary Broadband is an option for 47.06% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monarch?
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.
How Monarch Compares to Places Its Size
Monarch's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Monarch | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Chaffee County | Colorado | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 47.8% | 63.2% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 46 Mbps | bottom 3% | 844 Mbps | 3,263 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.5 | bottom 22% | 5.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | bottom 2% | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 37% | top 2% | 24% | 21% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 9% | 91% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 65% | 81% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 89% | 88% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,550 | top 20% | $91,112 | $109,874 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 8% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Monarch, against 47.8% across Chaffee County and 63.2% across Colorado. Households in Monarch are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,550 (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 Monarch
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monarch?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Monarch, CO.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monarch?
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Monarch, CO
Availability:
47.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Visionary Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.1% of Monarch homes. Across the city, Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Hilltop Broadband Fixed Wireless in Monarch, CO
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Hilltop Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.6% of Monarch homes. Across the city, Hilltop Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monarch, CO
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Monarch homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monarch?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Monarch, CO.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monarch?
CenturyLink DSL in Monarch, CO
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 52.9% of Monarch homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Monarch by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Monarch
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Monarch
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Monarch Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Monarch that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Salida has the most homes with fiber (45.6%) and Nathrop the fewest (40.4%); Monarch has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch (this page) | 68 | 0.0% | 46 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 60/100 |
| Salida | 7,932 | 45.6% | 881 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 59/100 |
| Nathrop | 1,428 | 40.4% | 559 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Poncha Springs | 1,385 | 44.9% | 840 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 55/100 |
| Smeltertown | 525 | 16.2% | 760 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 41/100 |
| Maysville | 233 | 0.0% | 218 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 44/100 |
| Villa Grove | 217 | 11.1% | 232 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 38/100 |
| Pitkin | 115 | 0.0% | 62 Mbps | 1 | F | 37/100 |
| St. Elmo | 76 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 3 | F | 42/100 |
| Sargents | 67 | 0.0% | 56 Mbps | 1 | F | 53/100 |
| Wellsville | 49 | 0.0% | 50 Mbps | 3 | F | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monarch?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Visionary Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hilltop Broadband 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 Monarch
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| Hilltop Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Visionary Broadband | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Monarch Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Visionary Broadband is the best internet service provider for Monarch residents. Visionary Broadband was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.20 out of 5 stars and 52.9% coverage in Monarch.
At a national level, based on 529 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Visionary Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monarch Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monarch, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monarch Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monarch
Based on data reported by Monarch ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hilltop Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 50 Mbps in Monarch. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 50 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 Visionary Broadband. This indicates Visionary Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monarch Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monarch?
Of the providers in Monarch, customers rate Visionary Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monarch 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.
Visionary Broadband is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Monarch, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monarch
| ISP / Tech Type | Monarch Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visionary Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (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 Monarch?
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 Monarch is Visionary Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hilltop Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Visionary Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monarch is Visionary Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Monarch, available to 52.9% 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.