In Boulder there are 7 residential internet providers covering 94.15% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 698 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Boulder
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 Boulder are not shown.
Boulder Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 94.15% of Boulder. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Boulder with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Boulder?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Boulder.
Internet Speed Key
The average Boulder home can get up to 698 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 63.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Boulder.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Boulder, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Boulder?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Boulder you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.25% of Boulder homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.14% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.85% of Boulder homes.
Internet Market Health in Boulder
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Boulder 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 Boulder based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Boulder internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Boulder homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Boulder internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Boulder needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Boulder, along with details on where in Boulder and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Boulder, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 84.65%, or 1,533 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, north, southeast, south, east, and southwest Boulder area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Boulder.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boulder customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 31.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boulder DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 40 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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- 4.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Boulder, MT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 63.39%, or 1,148 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, and north Boulder area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Boulder.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boulder cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Montana Internet Fiber in Boulder, MT
Montana Internet fiber coverage
About 13.25%, or 240 people, have Montana Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and central Boulder area. Montana Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boulder.
Montana Internet fiber download speeds
Montana Internet is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Montana Internet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from Montana Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Montana Internet fiber upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Montana Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Montana Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boulder fiber providers. Montana Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Montana Internet Fixed Wireless in Boulder, MT
Montana Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.90%, or 1,628 people, have Montana Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, north, southeast, south, east, and northeast Boulder area. Montana Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Boulder.
Montana Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Montana Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Montana Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from Montana Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boulder customers is up to 87 Mbps.
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- 82.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Montana Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Montana Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Montana Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boulder fixed wireless providers. Montana Internet offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Montana Internet customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 82.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boulder, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.56%, or 1,622 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boulder area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Boulder.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boulder customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Boulder fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications Fixed Wireless in Boulder, MT
Blackfoot fixed wireless coverage
About 63.39%, or 1,148 people, have Blackfoot fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, southeast, north, south, and east Boulder area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Boulder.
Blackfoot Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Blackfoot is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Blackfoot fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Boulder can order from Blackfoot goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boulder customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blackfoot fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boulder fixed wireless providers. Blackfoot offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boulder is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Blackfoot customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Boulder Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Boulder or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Boulder compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Boulder are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 698 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 94.15% in Boulder.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Boulder 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 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
- Basin, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wickes, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson City, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butte-Silver Bow, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clancy, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rimini, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montana City, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Gardens, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Island, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Radersburg, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Margaretville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pomeroy, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eldred, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northport, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thomasboro, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trout Run, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dortches, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Mills, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dennis, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valle Vista, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds