In 81243 there are 3 residential internet providers covering 24.27% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 81243
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 81243 are not shown.
81243 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 24.27% of 81243. 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 Centurylink. Now you can call companies in 81243 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 81243?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 81243.
Internet Speed Key
The average 81243 home can get up to 50 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 1.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 81243.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 81243, and slower in the north areas of the zip.
What type of internet should I choose in 81243?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 81243 you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 81243 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 24.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 75.73% of 81243 homes.
Internet Market Health in 81243
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 81243 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 81243 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: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
81243 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 81243 homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are dsl, 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 worse. 81243 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 choices 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, 81243 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 81243, along with details on where in 81243 and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in 81243, CO
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 24.27%, or 25 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 81243 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 81243.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 81243. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 81243. The fastest plan anyone in 81243 can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 81243 customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In 81243 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 81243 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 81243 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
81243 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 81243 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 81243 compare to the rest of Colorado?
Internet speeds in 81243 are much slower versus the average speeds in Colorado: 3,085 Mbps in Colorado versus 50 Mbps in the zip. The state has far less internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Colorado is 98.59% versus 24.27% in 81243.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 81243 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?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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