In Gilpin County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 59.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 970 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Gilpin County, CO.
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Gilpin County, CO Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gilpin County
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 Gilpin County are not shown.
Gilpin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gilpin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 59.93% of Gilpin County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Gilpin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gilpin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gilpin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Gilpin County home can get up to 970 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 2.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gilpin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gilpin County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gilpin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gilpin County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.96% of Gilpin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.50% of Gilpin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gilpin County, along with details on where in Gilpin County and at what speeds.
Visionary Broadband Fiber in Gilpin County, CO
Visionary Broadband fiber coverage
About 36.59%, or 2,125 people, have Visionary Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, west, east, and northwest Gilpin County area. Visionary Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilpin County.
Visionary Broadband fiber download speeds
Visionary Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Visionary Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Visionary Broadband goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 278 Mbps.
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- 92.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Visionary Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Visionary Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Visionary Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gilpin County fiber providers. Visionary Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilpin County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Visionary Broadband customers can get speeds up to 278 Mbps.
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- 92.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Gilpin County, CO
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 20.83%, or 1,210 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, and west Gilpin County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilpin County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gilpin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Gilpin County fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilpin County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Backcountry Broadband Fiber in Gilpin County, CO
Backcountry Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.51%, or 146 people, have Backcountry Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Gilpin County area. Backcountry Broadband is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gilpin County.
Backcountry Broadband fiber download speeds
Backcountry Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Backcountry Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Backcountry Broadband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Gilpin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Backcountry Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Backcountry Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Backcountry Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilpin County fiber providers. Backcountry Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilpin County is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Gilpin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gilpin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gilpin County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Fiber internet speeds in Gilpin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Colorado: 0.00 Mbps in Colorado versus 970 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Colorado is 0.00% versus 59.93% in Gilpin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gilpin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Clear Creek County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broomfield County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Denver County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cheyenne County, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rawlins County, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Decatur County, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norton County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phillips County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Piute County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, WY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Judith Basin County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Karnes County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kidder County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kimball County, NE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kingfisher County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pickett County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds