In 81138 there are 3 residential internet providers covering 79.59% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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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3 Internet Service Providers in 81138
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 81138 are not shown.
81138 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 79.59% of 81138. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Ethos Broadband. Now you can call companies in 81138 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 81138?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 81138.
Internet Speed Key
The average 81138 home can get up to 100 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 79.59% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 81138?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 81138 you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 81138 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 79.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 20.41% of 81138 homes.
Internet Market Health in 81138
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 81138 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 81138 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
81138 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 81138 homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. 81138 internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 81138 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 81138, along with details on where in 81138 and at what speeds.
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in 81138, CO
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 79.59%, or 39 people, have Ethos Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 81138 area. Ethos Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 81138.
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Ethos Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 81138. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethos Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 81138. The fastest plan anyone in 81138 can order from Ethos Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 81138 customers can get this speed.
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Ethos Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In 81138 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ethos Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethos Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 81138 fixed wireless providers. Ethos Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 81138 is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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81138 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 81138 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 81138 compare to the rest of Colorado?
Internet speeds in 81138 are much slower versus the average speeds in Colorado: 3,085 Mbps in Colorado versus 100 Mbps in the zip. The state has less internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Colorado is 98.59% versus 79.59% in 81138.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 81138 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
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