In Cortez there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 436 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.

 

9 Internet Service Providers in Cortez

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

93.89%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

TDS | Cable

Availability:

69.49%

Avg. Speed:

600 Mbps

Visionary Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.49%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AlignTec | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.00%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado) | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

41.32%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

35.25%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Centurylink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.29%

Avg. Speed:

7.5 Mbps

Zumacom | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.13%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Choice Wireless (Nevada) | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.13%

Avg. Speed:

9.0 Mbps

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

 

Cortez 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 Cortez is internet available?

Cortez, CO map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.57% of Cortez. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Visionary Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Cortez above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Cortez.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Cortez?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cortez.

Cortez, CO map of local internet speeds

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The average Cortez home can get up to 436 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cortez.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cortez, and slower in the west areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Cortez?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cortez you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Cortez homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 69.22% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 17.14%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.94%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cortez homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Cortez

Cortez, CO map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Cortez internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Cortez based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Cortez internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cortez homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Cortez internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Cortez is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink DSL in Cortez, CO

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 93.89%, or 12,408 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, east, south, north, southwest, northwest, and southeast Cortez area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cortez.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cortez customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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

  • 1.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 17.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 27.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cortez DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Cortez DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 19.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 22.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 7.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 16.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 12.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Cable in Cortez, CO

TDS cable coverage

About 69.49%, or 9,184 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, east, south, north, southwest, and southeast Cortez area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cortez.

 

TDS cable download speeds

TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from TDS goes up to 600 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 600.0 Mbps

 

TDS cable upload speeds

In Cortez 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 the fastest compared to other Cortez cable providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 97.49%, or 12,884 people, have Visionary Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cortez area. Visionary Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cortez.

 

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Visionary Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Visionary Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Visionary Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Visionary Broadband customers in Cortez. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Visionary Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Visionary Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. Visionary Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Visionary Broadband's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AlignTec Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

AlignTec fixed wireless coverage

About 96.00%, or 12,687 people, have AlignTec fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cortez area. AlignTec is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cortez.

 

AlignTec fixed wireless download speeds

AlignTec is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AlignTec fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from AlignTec goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

AlignTec fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AlignTec fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AlignTec is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. AlignTec offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AlignTec's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado) Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

Farmers Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage

About 41.32%, or 5,461 people, have Farmers Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, south, east, southwest, northwest, north, central, and southeast Cortez area. Farmers Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cortez.

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado) fixed wireless download speeds

Farmers Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Farmers Telephone Company fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Farmers Telephone Company goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado) customers in Cortez. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Colorado) fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Farmers Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. Farmers Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Farmers Telephone Company's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Cortez, CO

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 35.25%, or 4,658 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, central, southwest, east, southeast, and south Cortez area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cortez.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Cortez. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

Centurylink fixed wireless coverage

About 6.29%, or 831 people, have Centurylink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, southwest, southeast, northwest, south, and east Cortez area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortez.

 

Centurylink fixed wireless download speeds

Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Centurylink fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cortez customers is up to 7.5 Mbps.

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

  • 69.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 25.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 0.95 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 69.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 25.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Zumacom Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

Zumacom fixed wireless coverage

About 3.13%, or 414 people, have Zumacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, and east Cortez area. Zumacom is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortez.

 

Zumacom fixed wireless download speeds

Zumacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zumacom fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Zumacom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Zumacom fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Zumacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zumacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. Zumacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Zumacom's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) Fixed Wireless in Cortez, CO

Choice Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 1.13%, or 149 people, have Choice Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest Cortez area. Choice Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortez.

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) fixed wireless download speeds

Choice Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortez. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Choice Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortez. The fastest plan anyone in Cortez can order from Choice Wireless goes up to 9.0 Mbps, and all Cortez customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Choice Wireless (Nevada) customers in Cortez. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 9.0 Mbps

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cortez download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Choice Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Choice Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cortez fixed wireless providers. Choice Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortez is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Choice Wireless's Cortez fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Cortez Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Cortez compare to the rest of Colorado?

Internet speeds in Cortez are slower versus the average speeds in Colorado: 972 Mbps in Colorado versus 436 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Colorado is 99.71% versus 99.57% in Cortez.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.61%
7.69%
99.69%
91.90%
98.01%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
97.71%
98.48%
98.53%
95.12%
0.00%

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