Internet providers in Golden, CO

Internet in Golden

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Golden area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Golden Residential Internet Coverage

Golden is one of the more expensive places to live in the United States. The white-collar residents are frequently employed in the education field - particularly in the sciences and math. There is also a large population of artists in Golden. Many residents telecommute to their jobs. Golden is a community that depends on its internet to connect with employers, promote their artistic endeavors, and pursue educational goals. Because of this, 92% of the city can connect to high-speed services, compared with 82% of Colorado on the whole.

DSL is available from Integra Telecom and CenturyLink to every home owner. Cable internet users primarily opt for Xfinity as they reach 91% of homes. However, Telephone and Data Systems also provides cable internet to 1% of Golden residents along Rte. 58. Another option for homeowners is cooper wire from Mirotech-tel, which reaches 13% of Golden residents.

Commercial connections can also connect via Megapath which offers copper wire to 100% of Golden businesses and DSL to 87%. Although fiber optics have not reached residential users yet, 4% of Golden businesses can connect using Level 3 Communications. Cardinal Broadband also offers fiber optics to 1% of businesses.

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Average download speed
187.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
31.65 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.57 ms

Average jitter
8.4 ms

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Summary of Golden internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	4.1/5	View Plans for Quantum Fiber
TDS Telecom	Cable	1000 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for TDS Telecom
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Aerux Broadband	Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Aerux Broadband
Live Wire Networks, Inc.	DSL & Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Live Wire Networks, Inc.
Mountain Broadband	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Mountain Broadband
Backcountry Broadband	Fiber	1000 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Backcountry Broadband
Magnolia Road Internet Coop	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Magnolia Road Internet Coop