Internet Service Providers in Jefferson, CO
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Residential Internet Statistics for Jefferson, CO
| Wired Internet Providers: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 28.9 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 1,200 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 21.61% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Jefferson, Colorado
90.7% Available
940 Mbps
Download
940 Mbps
Upload
3.9% Available
1,200 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
100% Available
100 Mbps
Download
3 Mbps
Upload
Internet Access in Jefferson, Colorado
Jefferson currently has two widely available wired Internet service providers: Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet. Viasat mostly offers Satellite service. They have speeds up to 100 Mbps and availability for virtually one hundred percent of the population. HughesNet predominantly offers Satellite. They have availability in practically one hundred percent of Jefferson and advertise downstream speeds up to a maximum of 25 Mbps.
The data on this page is sourced via FCC reports. Data is cross-validated through privatized databases and direct provider reporting to output more accurate listings than is available from government websites. Information on pricing of individual Internet plans is generated thanks to our data analysis division, who gather tens of thousands of data points every year.
In terms of network technologies available around the area, the most prevalent physical wire broadband tech options are DSL (90.65 percent coverage) and Fiber (33.39 percent coverage). Fiber infrastructure is composed of newer fiber-optic cables made of tiny, thin glass or plastic strands which can transmit Internet data as light. Not all "Fiber" connections reach the subscriber address, however. Some switch to to copper cables in the "last mile." As a result, not all fiber connections offer true "gigabit" speeds. Telephone companies usually offer DSL Internet service, which makes technical sense because DSL sends data packets via phone lines. DSL is outperformed by all major wired Internet technologies except dial-up.
In terms of coverage options, the average Jefferson household will have 3 providers at their location, or precisely 3.17 providers in each census block. Still, 65.48 percent of the Jefferson population are stuck with one or fewer options for Internet.
While the main ISPs are HughesNet and Viasat, CenturyLink also serves Jefferson with a top speed of 100 Mbps. Providers like Choice Broadband can connect customers to as much as 9 Mbps using direct wireless links. See the map to compare how many options residents have at a granular level.
Internet Statistics 2021
65.5% of consumers in Jefferson
400 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 Jefferson, Colorado
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s |
| CenturyLink | 940 Mbps | DSL and Fiber | 8s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Jefferson, Colorado
- CenturyLink - 90.7% Availability in Jefferson - Speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Xfinity - 3.9% Availability in Jefferson - Speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Jefferson - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Jefferson - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Jefferson
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 Jefferson
Many Internet companies have been moving to add data caps to residential Internet plans recently. Some providers in the area — CenturyLink included — have plans with data caps. Data caps vary widely. They typically run from 250 Gigabytes up to a Terabyte. Most residential Internet caps will be very high, so they won't affect most users. CenturyLink customers in Jefferson should verify data limits while purchasing service. Don't presume the caps based on statements online.