Internet Service Providers in Center, CO
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Residential Internet Statistics for Center, CO
| Wired Internet Providers: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 6.27 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 1,000 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 45.58% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Center, Colorado
85.6% Available
80 Mbps
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10 Mbps
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100% Available
100 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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100% Available
25 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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Internet Access in Center, Colorado
DSL lines and Satellite lines are widespread broadband networks throughout Center, showing 85.61 and virtually one hundred percent coverage respectively.
CenturyLink is also a commonly available broadband choice for Center, offering DSL connections available to 85 percent of the area. Viaero Wireless is another alternative wireless service for 98 percent of local residents, although it requires roof access or line of site with a Viaero Wireless access point.
Broadband competition available for Center is strong, with most households having 4 Internet service providers to choose from. This choice isn't spread out evenly, however. A surprising 55.96 percent of addresses in the area still have only one or zero options for wired broadband service.
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet are the most common Internet options in Center.
All the coverage data analysis found here comes from FCC reported data, requiring Internet companies in Center to report coverage data biannually. Leveraging our relationships with providers, BroadbandNow is able to verify public datasets against privatized data reported by telecoms directly. The speed averages displayed on this page are calculated based on actual speed tests from the Center area.
- There are 10 internet providers in Center with 10 of those offering residential service
- Center is the 102nd most connected city in Colorado ahead of Alamosa, La Jara, and Westcliffe, but behind Del Norte and Monte Vista.
Internet Statistics 2021
56.0% of consumers in Center
1,000 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 Center, Colorado
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciello | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| Jade Communications | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s |
| CenturyLink | 80 Mbps | DSL | 1m 42s |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | 50 Mbps | DSL | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Center, Colorado
- CenturyLink - 85.6% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 80 Mbps
- Ciello - 43.3% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Consolidated - 3.6% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- Jade Communications - 1.5% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Center - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Provider Competition Map For Center
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.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
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 Center
Internet service providers have added data limits for home WiFi and Internet packages recently. Some Internet providers in the area, including CenturyLink, have plans with data caps according to our latest data. Data caps vary widely. They typically run anywhere from 250GB to a Terabyte or more. Most home Internet caps are quite high, so they won't pose a problem for the majority of subscribers. Most companies include a usage tracking meter. Data caps have been increasing as the average user's expectations of video quality grows. If you're looking at CenturyLink, verify data limitations for your specific package when signing up.