In Colorado there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 88.03% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 982 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Colorado

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

77.94%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

7.33%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

TDS | Cable

Availability:

2.26%

Avg. Speed:

558 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Colorado are not shown.

 

Colorado Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Colorado is cable internet available?

Colorado map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 88.03% of Colorado. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Colorado above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Colorado?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Colorado.

Colorado map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Colorado home can get up to 982 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Colorado.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Colorado, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Colorado?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Colorado you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.71% of Colorado homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 50.78% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 3.06%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 39.16%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Colorado homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Colorado, along with details on where in Colorado and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Colorado

XFINITY cable coverage

About 77.94%, or 3,919,769 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Colorado area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Colorado.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colorado. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colorado. The fastest plan anyone in Colorado can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Colorado customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Colorado. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Colorado download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Colorado cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colorado is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Colorado cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Colorado

Spectrum cable coverage

About 7.33%, or 368,828 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, south, northeast, southeast, and northwest Colorado area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Colorado.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colorado. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colorado. The fastest plan anyone in Colorado can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Colorado customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Colorado. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Colorado download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Colorado cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colorado is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Colorado cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Cable in Colorado

TDS cable coverage

About 2.26%, or 113,749 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, southeast, central, southwest, northwest, northeast, and east Colorado area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Colorado.

 

TDS cable download speeds

TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colorado. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Colorado. The fastest plan anyone in Colorado can order from TDS goes up to 600 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Colorado customers is up to 558 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Colorado. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 88.0% up to 600.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

TDS cable upload speeds

In Colorado download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Colorado cable providers. TDS offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colorado is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.

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TDS's Colorado cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Colorado Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Colorado or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Colorado compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in Colorado are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 982 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 88.03% in Colorado.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Colorado are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • New Mexico: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Nebraska: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Kansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • South Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Oklahoma: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Montana: less cable coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Minnesota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • South Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Louisiana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Tennessee: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Indiana: less cable coverage, slower speeds