Best Internet Providers in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Prospect-Shields has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Prospect-Shields.
The Best Internet in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO at a Glance
Prospect-Shields Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fort Collins Connexion
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Prospect-Shields ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO?
Fort Collins Connexion is the highest-rated internet provider in Prospect-Shields based on 155 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Prospect-Shields?
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 Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins
- Fort Collins Connexion - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Vistabeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hilltop Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Prospect-Shields Compares to the Rest of Fort Collins
Fiber reaches 63.7% of homes in Prospect-Shields, against 77.7% across Fort Collins and 77.6% across Larimer County. Households in Prospect-Shields are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,095 (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 Prospect-Shields
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prospect-Shields?
Fort Collins Connexion Fiber in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
56.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Fort Collins Connexion offers Fiber service to 56.6% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Fort Collins Connexion Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,409 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,409 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 1,000 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
CenturyLink Fiber in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 12.7% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prospect-Shields?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Vistabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Vistabeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Hilltop Broadband Fixed Wireless in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Hilltop Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, Hilltop Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prospect-Shields?
XFINITY Cable in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,858 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,858 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 212 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prospect-Shields?
CenturyLink DSL in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 89.3% of Prospect-Shields homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Prospect-Shields from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Prospect-Shields Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Prospect-Shields that have their own pages are all within 38 miles. Among them, Washington Village (Boulder) has the most homes with fiber (95.2%) and Palo Park (Boulder) the fewest (8.3%); Prospect-Shields has 63.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect-Shields (this page) | 4,420 | 63.7% | 6,539 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 53/100 |
| North Boulder (Boulder) | 14,602 | 28.6% | 2,800 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 75/100 |
| Crossroads (Boulder) | 7,969 | 41.8% | 2,566 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 72/100 |
| Washington Village (Boulder) | 6,052 | 95.2% | 2,461 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 81/100 |
| Side Hill | 5,228 | 82.9% | 8,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Palo Park (Boulder) | 4,178 | 8.3% | 2,500 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 64/100 |
| University North | 3,875 | 37.0% | 8,611 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Troutman Park | 3,836 | 89.6% | 9,161 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 85/100 |
| Fairway Estates | 3,699 | 84.5% | 8,755 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 56/100 |
| East Boulder (Boulder) | 3,483 | 16.8% | 2,500 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Rogers Park | 3,211 | 83.2% | 8,278 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prospect-Shields?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Fort Collins Connexion.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prospect-Shields
| Fort Collins Connexion | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Vistabeam | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Hilltop Broadband | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Prospect-Shields. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Prospect-Shields Internet Providers
Based on 155 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Fort Collins Connexion is the best internet service provider for Prospect-Shields residents. Fort Collins Connexion was rated at an average of 5.00 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 95.3% coverage in Prospect-Shields.
At a national level, based on 4863 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 Prospect-Shields Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prospect-Shields, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prospect-Shields Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins Connexion |  (3) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prospect-Shields
Based on data reported by Prospect-Shields ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Fort Collins Connexion. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Prospect-Shields. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Fort Collins Connexion. This indicates Fort Collins Connexion reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prospect-Shields Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins Connexion | (3) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prospect-Shields?
Of the providers in Prospect-Shields, customers rate Fort Collins Connexion the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prospect-Shields 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.
Fort Collins Connexion is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Prospect-Shields, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prospect-Shields
| ISP / Tech Type | Prospect-Shields Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins Connexion | (3) | (6) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (114) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (7) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hilltop Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Colorado
Customer Reviews
A Fort Collins, CO Customer
Quantum Fiber
October 17, 2025 A Fort Collins, CO Customer
Fort Collins Connexion Fiber
January 12, 2025 Fort Collins Connexion is so wonderful primarily for the City workers who maintain the services. Their tech support team is actually unionized, which is so rad!
A Fort Collins, CO Customer
Fort Collins Connexion Fiber
September 29, 2024 Fort Collins Connexion is so wonderful primarily for the City workers who maintain the services. Their tech support team is actually unionized, which is so rad!
A Fort Collins, CO Customer
XFINITY Cable
September 22, 2024 Somehow My desktop Pc can't connect to my network, but every other device I own can. No amount of troubleshooting seems to fix the issue
Shaun M
Fort Collins Connexion Fiber
April 30, 2024 I am very pleased with my current internet. It is much better than my previous internet. I currently have fiber which has amazingly fast speeds and I don't have to deal with outages all that often, which was an issue with my previous provider. The pricing is fair for what you get. I no longer have to worry about being charged extra for going over my data limit. All in all, I would recommend this type of Internet service to anyone looking to make an upgrade.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Prospect-Shields?
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 Prospect-Shields is Fort Collins Connexion.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fort Collins Connexion. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fort Collins Connexion may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Prospect-Shields is Fort Collins Connexion.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prospect-Shields, available to 99.8% 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.