9 Best Internet Providers in Ouray County, CO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ouray County, CO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ouray County, CO?

Clearnetworx is the highest-rated internet provider in Ouray County based on 26 Colorado customer reviews, and Clearnetworx 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 Ouray County, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ouray County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ouray County Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Clearnetworx is the best internet service provider for Ouray County residents. Clearnetworx was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Elevate internet wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 3.4% coverage in Ouray County.

At a national level, based on 1435 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ouray County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ouray County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Elevate internet.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ouray County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Elevate internet	6,000 Mbps
	Vero Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Clearnetworx	1,000 Mbps
	Optimus Communications	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ouray County

Based on data reported by Ouray 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 Ouray 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Elevate internet. This indicates Elevate internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ouray 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. Clearnetworx is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ouray County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ouray County, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ouray County

Ouray 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 Ouray County below, including the metrics used and how Ouray County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.

Ouray County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ouray County	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ouray County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.06%	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.	1,054 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 Ouray County.	5.0	7.0	6.8

 

Ouray County Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ouray County	Colorado	USA
	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.	2.0	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.	16%	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.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	61%	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.	63%	81%	76%

Ouray County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ouray County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ouray County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ouray County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ouray 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.

93% of Ouray County households have an internet connection despite having 97.64% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Ouray 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 Ouray County?

How Much Speed does a Ouray County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ouray County is 2.0, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ouray County's average household income is $88,526 which is about average for the Colorado average of $105,825 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.

Ouray County also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 16% 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 Ouray County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ouray County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ouray County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ouray County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ouray County, CO.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ouray County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ouray County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ouray 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 Ouray County is Clearnetworx.
• The fastest internet provider should be Elevate internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Elevate internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ouray County is Elevate internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ouray 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 Ouray County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ouray 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 Ouray County's B- ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.