Internet Providers in Boone, CO
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Residential Internet Statistics for Boone, CO
| Wired Internet Providers: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 24.72 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 940 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 64.99% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Boone, Colorado
64.2% Available
940 Mbps
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940 Mbps
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100% Available
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Internet Access in Boone, Colorado
Information here is calculated based on the FCC's bi-annual provider coverage reporting. We also use direct provider reports and other private datasets to validate the information. Plan, pricing, and other information shown here is collected by our research team. BroadbandNow has analyzed and verified 205 bundled broadband plans in Boone since 2014. Speed test data in the graph below is limited to 26 records as of 2021. This gives a snapshot of what some subscribers are getting in the area, but trends low since tests are usually run to diagnose home networking issues.
DSL broadband from telephone providers has a wide coverage area compared to other Internet options around Boone since pretty much every house in Boone is connected to phone wires. The DSL copper line usually reaches the home via utility poles outside, and you plug in a modem to the ethernet outlet to complete the connection for Wifi service.
In less fortunate neighborhoods in Boone, coverage data shows that as many as 800 people are left with one or fewer options for wired Internet service.
Coverage from Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet, as a rule, will overlap. As a result, the choice between Viasat and HughesNet is common in Boone.
Besides the Internet options detailed above, CenturyLink is another option to consider. They have wired broadband in 64 percent of Boone. Wireless options are commonly available locally, but wired providers almost always offer high value pricing for the speed. As shown in the map below, the majority of Boone residents can get service from some form of wired broadband.
- There are 9 internet providers in Boone with 7 of those offering residential service
- Boone is the 304th most connected city in Colorado ahead of Ordway, but behind Pueblo, Fowler, Rocky Ford, and Olney Springs.
Internet Statistics 2021
80.1% of consumers in Boone
800 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Boone, Colorado
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECOM | 500 Mbps | Fiber | 16s |
| CenturyLink | 940 Mbps | DSL and Fiber | 8s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Boone, Colorado
- CenturyLink - 64.2% Availability in Boone - Speeds up to 940 Mbps
- SECOM - 6.3% Availability in Boone - Speeds up to 500 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Boone - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Boone - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Provider Competition Map For Boone
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps in Boone
Data collected by our researchers shows that top providers use data caps for their home Internet plans. Data caps are a public issue because subscribers see caps as a tactic for limiting streaming. Providers maintain caps are a necessary tool as they struggle to manage network congestion. In either case, the culprit is the same: over-the-top streaming, which can use one to seven Gigabytes per hour.