11 Best Internet Providers in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, CO for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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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 144 Fort Collins customer reviews, and Fort Collins Connexion 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 Prospect-Shields, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prospect-Shields

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prospect-Shields Internet Providers

Based on 144 reviews from Fort Collins 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. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Fort Collins, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 8.6% coverage in Prospect-Shields.

At a national level, based on 4364 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Fort Collins Connexion is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prospect-Shields?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Prospect-Shields, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Fort Collins Connexion.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prospect-Shields

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fort Collins Connexion	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Vistabeam	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	Hilltop Broadband	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prospect-Shields?

Fort Collins customers rate Fort Collins Connexion as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Fort Collins Connexion received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Prospect-Shields customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Prospect-Shields, Fort Collins, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Prospect-Shields

Prospect-Shields 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 neighborhood 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 Prospect-Shields below, including the metrics used and how Prospect-Shields compares to the rest of Fort Collins and nation.

Prospect-Shields ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Prospect-Shields	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prospect-Shields that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	59.25%	76.60%	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.	6,151 Mbps	7,950 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 Prospect-Shields.	8.5	8.1	6.8

 

Prospect-Shields Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prospect-Shields	Colorado	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.3	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.	12%	21%	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.	98%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	91%	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.	75%	81%	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.	76%	84%	76%

Prospect-Shields ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prospect-Shields is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prospect-Shields is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prospect-Shields have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prospect-Shields ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

82% of Prospect-Shields households have an internet connection despite having 99.77% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 16% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Prospect-Shields 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Prospect-Shields?

How Much Speed does a Prospect-Shields Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prospect-Shields is 1.9, which is smaller than the Fort Collins average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Prospect-Shields's average household income is $44,944 which is much lower than the Fort Collins average of $92,456 and much 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.

Prospect-Shields also has 44% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Fort Collins average of 26%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 21% of residents in Fort Collins who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Prospect-Shields has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prospect-Shields households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prospect-Shields?

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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, Vistabeam, Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prospect-Shields, 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 Prospect-Shields compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prospect-Shields 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 Prospect-Shields's B+ ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.