12 Best Internet Providers in Montrose County, CO
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Montrose County ISP Report Card | A |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,520 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Montrose County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Clearnetworx
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Above are the top 4 providers in Montrose 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 Montrose County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montrose County, CO?
Elevate internet is the best internet provider in Montrose County based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Elevate internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Montrose County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Elevate internet is an option for 90.26% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Montrose County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Montrose County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Montrose County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose County Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Optimus Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 39 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Elevate internet is the best internet service provider for Montrose County residents. Elevate internet was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 83.1% coverage in Montrose County.
At a national level, based on 3896 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 Montrose 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 Montrose County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Elevate internet | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Vero Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Clearnetworx | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimus Communications | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 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 Montrose County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose County Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon |  (1) |  (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Optimus Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montrose County?
Colorado customers rate Elevate internet 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.
Elevate internet received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Montrose County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Elevate internet | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Clearnetworx | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (13) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Optimus Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Montrose 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 Montrose County below, including the metrics used and how Montrose County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Montrose County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 96.70% | 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. | 5,520 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 Montrose County. | 7.9 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 90% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 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. | 62% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Montrose County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Montrose County is A, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Montrose County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Montrose County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Montrose 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.
85% of Montrose County households have an internet connection despite having 99.61% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Montrose 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 Montrose County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
How Much Speed does a Montrose County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Montrose County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Montrose County's average household income is $69,908 which is much lower than the Colorado average of $105,825 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Montrose County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Montrose County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montrose County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
Elevate internet Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Elevate internet offers Fiber service to 90.3% 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:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Fiber service to 36.2% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
Spectrum Cable in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.3% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Clearnetworx Cable in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Cable service to 5.4% 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:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 84.4% 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montrose County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% 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 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% 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 42 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Clearnetworx Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Clearnetworx offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Clearnetworx Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimus Communications Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Optimus Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, Optimus Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.8% of Montrose County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.8% 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 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nucla-Naturita Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Montrose County, CO
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
371 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 371 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 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 75, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Elevate internet.
- 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.
- HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Montrose 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 Montrose County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Montrose 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 Montrose County's A ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100