Best Internet Providers in Sterling, CO
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling, CO
Sterling has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Sterling.
Ranks compare Sterling with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sterling, CO at a Glance
Sterling Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Kentec Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Sterling ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling, CO?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Sterling based on 35 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sterling?
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 Sterling
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- ElektraFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kentec Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vistabeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Kentec Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sterling Compares to Places Its Size
Sterling's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Sterling | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Logan County | Colorado | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 38.9% | bottom 21% | 36.3% | 63.2% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 960 Mbps | bottom 3% | 837 Mbps | 3,263 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 19% | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 32% | 9% | 21% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 94% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 88% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | bottom 10% | 57% | 81% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 75% | 88% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $65,288 | bottom 22% | $67,647 | $109,874 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 8% | 11% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 38.9% of homes in Sterling, against 36.3% across Logan County and 63.2% across Colorado. Households in Sterling are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,288 (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 Sterling
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Kentec Communications Fiber in Sterling, CO
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kentec Communications offers Fiber service to 36.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Kentec Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Sterling, CO
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Kentec Communications Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Kentec Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Kentec Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Sterling homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps, with speeds from 115 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 80, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
289 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 289 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 103 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Sterling homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Sterling homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
436 Mbps
Vistabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.0% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Vistabeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 436 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 386 Mbps throughout the city.
Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Sterling, CO
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Spectrum Cable in Sterling, CO
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.4% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
CenturyLink DSL in Sterling, CO
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.0% of Sterling homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Sterling by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sterling has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sterling
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Sterling
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80751 | 17,645 | 37.8% | 948 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
How Sterling Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sterling that have their own pages are all within 23 miles. Among them, Stoneham has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Iliff the fewest (0.0%); Sterling has 38.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling (this page) | 16,828 | 38.9% | 960 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Fleming | 1,159 | 2.9% | 252 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Atwood | 976 | 26.3% | 770 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 39/100 |
| Iliff | 593 | 0.0% | 290 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Merino | 554 | 66.1% | 675 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 44/100 |
| Padroni | 209 | 35.9% | 259 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 29/100 |
| Willard | 184 | 69.6% | 130 Mbps | 2 | D | 46/100 |
| Stoneham | 172 | 94.2% | 215 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 50/100 |
| Proctor | 168 | 0.0% | 160 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 32/100 |
| Messex | 140 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 35/100 |
| Union | 84 | 0.0% | 131 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sterling?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Sterling
| Vistabeam | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Kentec Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| ElektraFi | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sterling Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Sterling residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.60 out of 5 stars and 55.9% coverage in Sterling.
At a national level, based on 4356 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 Sterling Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling, Colorado, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Overall | Colorado Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kentec Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sterling
Based on data reported by Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sterling. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Speed | Colorado Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kentec Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sterling?
Of the providers in Sterling, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sterling 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.60 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Sterling, Colorado, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Affordability | Colorado Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peetz Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kentec Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Colorado
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Ciello Fiber
November 08, 2026 very bad, very slow. usually ok. No devices but mine. a computer hooked up directly and my phone on wireless.
Troy Kelly
Visionary Broadband Fiber
October 29, 2026 567.8 kbps download speed from lan connection on router . This is fiber optic ? 1220 hills cir pagosa springs Co 81147 is our address and we would like the service you sold us . This download speed is terrible.
Carl L
CenturyLink
October 22, 2026 I had CenturyLink for 5 years mainly because they were pretty much the only internet provider where I lived at the time. Monthy price kept creeping up with no improvement in speeds and near monthly interruptions without compensation. I recently switched to fiber internet with 10X the speed and $20 less monthly cost. I returned the rented modem on time as asked. I discontinued CenturyLink in the middle of a billing period. They charged me for a full month instead of prorating my bill for half a month and they said I did not return the modem. Thankfully, I kept the UPS receipt and tracked the return. Sure enough, the modem was received by CenturyLink six days later after shipping. I called their customer service, provided the tracking number and they did remove the $150 unreturned modem charge. They would not prorate the month I discontinued service. My overall experience with CenturyLink was poor from nearly monthly interruptions in service, speeds near 10 Mbps and now charging me for services after I disconnected. I will never use them again. Customer beware; there are a lot better options out there for internet service. My biggest regret is staying with them as long as I did!
ISPReports User
Zentro
September 18, 2026 Awful install experience, weird service, lax security and complicated setup. My building is forcing everyone to use Zentro and the entire building hates them. Previously we were forced to use Xfinity and despite their awful reputation, they have become the hero of this story, and all of the building wishes we still had them. Definitely wouldn't recommend Zentro, not even to an enemy.
Robert W
NextLight Fiber
August 22, 2026 Great basically 100% of the time.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sterling?
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 Sterling is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sterling is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Kentec Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sterling, available to 99.9% 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.