In Central City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,026 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.
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Central City, CO Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Central City
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central City are not shown.
Central City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central City is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.96% of Central City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Great Plains Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Central City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Central City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Central City.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Central City home can get up to 1,026 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 10.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 72.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Central City, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Central City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.58% of Central City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.94% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.90% of Central City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central City, along with details on where in Central City and at what speeds.
Great Plains Communications Cable in Central City, CO

Great Plains Communications cable coverage
About 72.29%, or 895 people, have Great Plains Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northwest, west, and southeast Central City area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central City.
Great Plains Communications cable download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Great Plains Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications cable upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central City cable providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central City, CO

XFINITY cable coverage
About 10.66%, or 132 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Central City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central City cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Central City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Central City compare to the rest of Colorado?
Cable internet speeds in Central City are much faster versus the average speeds in Colorado: 0.00 Mbps in Colorado versus 1,026 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Colorado is 0.00% versus 82.96% in Central City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Nevadaville, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Russell Gulch, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho Springs, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Black Hawk, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dumont, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rollinsville, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Empire, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Vernon Club Place, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Graeagle, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Finchville, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Lorenzo Park, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shartlesville, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sidney Center, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Circleville, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vicco, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Allardt, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Chatham, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nauvoo, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds


