10 Best Internet Providers in Side Hill, Fort Collins, CO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Side Hill, 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 Side Hill, Fort Collins, CO?

Fort Collins Connexion is the highest-rated internet provider in Side Hill 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 Side Hill, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Side Hill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Side Hill Internet Providers

Based on 144 reviews from Fort Collins internet customers, Fort Collins Connexion is the best internet service provider for Side Hill residents. Fort Collins Connexion was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Fort Collins, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Side Hill.

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 Side Hill?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Side Hill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fort Collins Connexion	10,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	940 Mbps
	Vistabeam	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Side Hill

Based on data reported by Side Hill 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 Side Hill. 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 Side Hill?

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 Side Hill customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Side Hill

Side Hill 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 Side Hill below, including the metrics used and how Side Hill compares to the rest of Fort Collins and nation.

Side Hill ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Side Hill	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Side Hill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.82%	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.	7,774 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 Side Hill.	8.2	8.1	6.8

 

Side Hill Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Side Hill	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.	2.2	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.	19%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	88%	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.	88%	84%	76%

Side Hill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Side Hill is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Side Hill is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Side Hill have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Side Hill 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.

96% of Side Hill households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Side Hill 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 Side Hill?

How Much Speed does a Side Hill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Side Hill is 2.2, which is smaller than the Fort Collins average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Side Hill's average household income is $88,610 which is higher than the Fort Collins average of $92,456 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.

Side Hill also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Fort Collins average of 26%. Additionally, 19% 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 Side Hill has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Side Hill households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Side Hill?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Side Hill?

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 Side Hill 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 Side Hill is Fort Collins Connexion.
• HughesNet, Rise Broadband, Viasat, Vistabeam, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Side Hill, 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 Side Hill compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Side Hill 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 Side Hill's A- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.