Best Internet Providers in Montrose County, CO
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Montrose County, CO
Montrose County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Montrose County.
Ranks compare Montrose County with the 64 Colorado counties.
The Best Internet in Montrose County, CO at a Glance
Montrose County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Elevate internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Clearnetworx
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Montrose County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montrose County, CO?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Montrose County based on 42 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 Montrose County?
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 Montrose County
- Elevate internet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Clearnetworx - fiber coverage map
- Fast Track Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Clearnetworx - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Clearnetworx - cable coverage map
- Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
- Vero - fixed wireless coverage map
How Montrose County Compares to the Rest of Colorado
Montrose County's report card score is 1st of 64 and its connectivity index is 41st of 64.
| Measure | Montrose County | Rank among Colorado counties | Colorado | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 97.3% | 3rd of 64 | 63.2% | 71.5% | Delta County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 5,648 Mbps | 4th of 64 | 3,263 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Larimer County (7,506 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | 11th of 64 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Elbert County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 19th of 64 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Crowley County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 42nd of 64 | 21% | 15% | Boulder County and Broomfield County and 2 more (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 52nd of 64 | 97% | 96% | San Juan County and Summit County (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 42nd of 64 | 94% | 91% | Douglas County and Summit County (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | 35th of 64 | 81% | 76% | Douglas County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | 33rd of 64 | 88% | 81% | San Juan County (99%) |
| Median household income | $73,266 | 36th of 64 | $109,874 | $93,246 | Douglas County ($159,403) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 39th of 64 | 16% | 16% | Boulder County (22%) |
Fiber reaches 97.3% of homes in Montrose County, against 63.2% across Colorado. Households in Montrose County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,266 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Montrose County Compares to Its Neighbors
Montrose County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Utah. Among them, Delta County has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Gunnison County the fewest (40.9%); Montrose County has 97.3%.
Map of Montrose County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Montrose County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County (this page) | 42,679 | 97.3% | 5,648 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 46/100 |
| Mesa County | 155,703 | 57.9% | 1,106 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Delta County | 31,196 | 99.4% | 5,992 Mbps | 6 | A- | 43/100 |
| Gunnison County | 16,918 | 40.9% | 1,927 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| San Juan County, UT | 14,518 | 54.4% | 585 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Grand County, UT | 9,669 | 98.2% | 1,001 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 47/100 |
| San Miguel County | 8,072 | 56.6% | 789 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Ouray County | 4,874 | 85.1% | 1,049 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 47/100 |
Internet in Montrose County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 94.3% of homes in 81403 (Montrose) to 98.7% in 81401 (Montrose). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Montrose County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 33,780 | 97.6% | 5,869 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 51/100 |
| Olathe | 6,074 | 98.2% | 5,933 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 36/100 |
| Nucla | 816 | 95.2% | 976 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 23/100 |
| Naturita | 605 | 99.5% | 997 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 14/100 |
| Cimarron | 272 | 58.8% | 3,828 Mbps | 2 | C- | 41/100 |
| Maher | 213 | 99.5% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 67/100 |
| Oak Grove | 197 | 95.9% | 5,938 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 72/100 |
| Paradox | 96 | 67.7% | 406 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 17/100 |
| Vancorum | 65 | 75.4% | 837 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 20/100 |
| Bedrock | 61 | 41.0% | 220 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 14/100 |
| Uncompahgre | 43 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 71/100 |
ZIP codes in Montrose County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81401 (Montrose) | 23,434 | 98.7% | 6,074 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 52/100 |
| 81403 (Montrose) | 11,808 | 94.3% | 5,305 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 81425 (Olathe) | 5,184 | 98.1% | 5,939 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 33/100 |
| 81424 (Nucla) | 1,013 | 96.7% | 978 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 23/100 |
| 81422 (Naturita) | 532 | 95.3% | 972 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 13/100 |
| 81431 (Redvale) | 461 | 74.4% | 811 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 32/100 |
| 81429 (Paradox) | 95 | 68.4% | 365 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 14/100 |
| 81411 (Bedrock) | 49 | 51.0% | 267 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Montrose County?
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, Elevate internet 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 Montrose County
| Fast Track Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Elevate internet | 6,000 |
| Vero Broadband | 5,000 |
| Clearnetworx | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Montrose County Internet Providers
Based on 42 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Montrose County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Colorado, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 37.9% coverage in Montrose County.
At a national level, based on 4379 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 Montrose County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Montrose County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose County Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fast Track Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montrose County
Based on data reported by Montrose County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Elevate internet. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Montrose County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 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 | Montrose County Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fast Track Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montrose County?
Of the providers in Montrose County, customers rate Elevate internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Montrose County 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.
Elevate internet is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Montrose County, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montrose County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose County Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fast Track Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Montrose County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
Elevate internet Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Elevate internet offers Fiber service to 90.2% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Elevate internet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Fiber service to 38.5% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fast Track Communications Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Fast Track Communications offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Fast Track Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
963 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 963 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Montrose 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.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Clearnetworx Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 370 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 74 Mbps throughout the county.
Vero Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Vero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
Spectrum Cable in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.4% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx Cable in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Cable service to 4.6% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Cable has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
CenturyLink DSL in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 84.2% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 20, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company DSL in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company offers DSL service to 4.0% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 40 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 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Colorado
Customer Reviews
Melanie T.
Elevate internet Fiber
April 20, 2025 I've had Elevate internet for about 2 years now and I'm super happy with it. As far as reliability goes its been amazing! I think there has been only 2 times when the service was out and both times it was less than 5 minutes and were the result of upgrading the network. Plus anytime they will be performing maintenance or upgrades to the network they send you an email a week in advance to notify you when it will take place. Then on the scheduled day they email you again an hour before and again when its completed. Its been so nice to not have to worry about random outages that seem to occur when you're in the middle of doing something important. I would highly recommend them!
Suzanne M.
Elevate internet Fiber
January 08, 2025 Elevate is the fastest internet we can get on the western slope of Colorado. I also get my basic TV service through them and it lags terribly. My internet service on my desktop is much better though with very few drops and lags. I"ve been with Elevate over 6 years.
A Montrose, CO Customer
Verizon Fiber
February 25, 2023 A Montrose, CO Customer
Elevate internet Fiber
January 06, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Montrose 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 Montrose County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Elevate internet. 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 Montrose County is Elevate internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Clearnetworx has the broadest coverage in Montrose County, available to 94.1% 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.