10 Best Internet Providers in Platte County, WY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Platte County, WY 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 Platte County, WY?

Visionary Broadband is the best internet provider in Platte County based on Wyoming 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 Platte County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Visionary Broadband is an option for 80.08% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Platte County, Wyoming, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Platte County

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

Based on 6 reviews from Wyoming internet customers, Visionary Broadband is the best internet service provider for Platte County residents. Visionary Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Wyoming, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 75.9% coverage in Platte County.

At a national level, based on 2152 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mountain West Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Platte County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, WinDBreak Cable 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 Platte County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Visionary Broadband	5,000 Mbps
	Vistabeam	2,000 Mbps
	WinDBreak Cable	1,024 Mbps
	Vyve Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Mountain West Technologies	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Platte County

Based on data reported by Platte County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through WinDBreak Cable. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Platte County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,024 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 Visionary Broadband. This indicates Visionary Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Platte County?

Wyoming customers rate Visionary Broadband 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.

Visionary Broadband received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Platte County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Platte County

Platte 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 Platte County below, including the metrics used and how Platte County compares to the rest of Wyoming and nation.

Platte County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Platte County	Wyoming	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Platte County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	15.77%	54.69%	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.	947 Mbps	2,298 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 Platte County.	5.9	6.3	6.8

 

Platte County Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Platte County	Wyoming	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.	2.2	2.4	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%	9%	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.	92%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	90%	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.	51%	70%	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.	53%	72%	76%

Platte County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Platte County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Platte County is high with a score of 27 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Platte County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Platte 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.

78% of Platte County households have an internet connection despite having 95.27% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 53% subscribe to it. A low number of Platte 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 Platte County?

How Much Speed does a Platte County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Platte County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Wyoming average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Platte County's average household income is $62,785 which is lower than the Wyoming average of $81,199 and lower than 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.

Platte County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wyoming average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Wyoming who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Platte County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Platte County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% 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 Platte County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Platte County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Platte County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Platte 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 Platte County is Visionary Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be WinDBreak Cable. 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 Platte County is Visionary Broadband.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Platte 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 Platte County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Platte 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 Platte County's C ISP Report Card and 27 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.