11 Best Internet Providers in Yuma County, CO

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Above are the top 4 providers in Yuma County, CO 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 Yuma County, CO?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Yuma County based on Colorado customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Yuma County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 60.23% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Yuma County

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

Based on 22 reviews from Colorado internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Yuma County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Colorado, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 69.3% coverage in Yuma County.

At a national level, based on 1213 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Vyve Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.85 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Yuma County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Plainstel, Vyve Broadband, and PC Telcom 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 Yuma County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Vistabeam	2,000 Mbps
	PC Telcom	1,000 Mbps
	Vyve Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Plainstel	1,000 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	1,000 Mbps
	ElektraFi	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Kentec Communications	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	Walnut Hill Telephone Company	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Yuma County

Based on data reported by Yuma County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Plainstel, Vyve Broadband, and PC Telcom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Yuma County. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Yuma County?

Colorado customers rate Centurylink 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.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.31 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Yuma County customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Yuma County

Yuma 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 Yuma County below, including the metrics used and how Yuma County compares to the rest of Colorado and nation.

Yuma County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Yuma County	Colorado	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Yuma County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	72.30%	58.61%	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.	1,195 Mbps	3,085 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 Yuma County.	5.2	7.0	6.8

 

Yuma County Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Yuma County	Colorado	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.	2.5	2.6	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.	6%	19%	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.	93%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	93%	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.	44%	80%	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.	45%	81%	76%

Yuma County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Yuma County is C+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Yuma County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Yuma County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Yuma 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.

90% of Yuma County households have an internet connection despite having 97.77% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Yuma 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 Yuma County?

How Much Speed does a Yuma County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Yuma County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Colorado average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Yuma County's average household income is $67,037 which is much lower than the Colorado average of $105,825 and about average for 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.

Yuma County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Colorado average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Colorado who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Yuma County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Yuma County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yuma County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yuma County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Yuma 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 Yuma County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Plainstel, Vyve Broadband, and PC Telcom. 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 Yuma County is Centurylink.
• Viasat, Vistabeam, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Yuma 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 Yuma County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Yuma 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 Yuma County's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.