In Gilpin County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 97.50% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 884 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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12 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
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Internet service is available in 97.50% of Gilpin County. 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 Great Plains Communications. Now you can call companies in Gilpin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gilpin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gilpin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gilpin County home can get up to 884 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gilpin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gilpin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gilpin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gilpin County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Gilpin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Gilpin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gilpin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Gilpin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Gilpin County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
Centurylink DSL in Gilpin County, CO
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 91.41%, or 5,309 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilpin County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gilpin County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 25.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 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 8.9 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Cable in Gilpin County, CO
Great Plains Communications cable coverage
About 48.30%, or 2,805 people, have Great Plains Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southwest, 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 some of Gilpin County.
Great Plains Communications cable download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Great Plains Communications cable is the fastest. 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 1,000 Mbps, and all Gilpin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications cable upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilpin County cable 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 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 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.
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- 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.60%, or 4,565 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilpin County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gilpin County.
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 Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 41.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County 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 below average compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
Visionary Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 64.89%, or 3,769 people, have Visionary Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, north, east, south, northwest, southeast, and southwest Gilpin County area. Visionary Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gilpin County.
Visionary Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Visionary Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Visionary Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Visionary Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 102 Mbps.
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- 16.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Visionary Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Visionary Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Visionary Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. Visionary Broadband offers 6 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 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Visionary Broadband customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 41.89%, or 2,433 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, south, northwest, southwest, southeast, and west Gilpin County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilpin County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. Rise 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 38.40%, or 2,230 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, west, southeast, and southwest Gilpin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilpin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 38.40%, or 2,230 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, west, southeast, and southwest Gilpin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilpin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilpin County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nedernet Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
Nedernet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.19%, or 2,218 people, have Nedernet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, northwest, and east Gilpin County area. Nedernet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilpin County.
Nedernet fixed wireless download speeds
Nedernet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nedernet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Nedernet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Gilpin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nedernet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nedernet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nedernet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. Nedernet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilpin County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Gilpin County, CO
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 20.02%, or 1,163 people, have Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, northwest, and southeast Gilpin County area. Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilpin County.
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilpin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilpin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilpin County can order from Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Gilpin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilpin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gilpin County fixed wireless providers. Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilpin County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Gilpin County Internet 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 internet in Gilpin County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Internet speeds in Gilpin County are slower versus the average speeds in Colorado: 3,085 Mbps in Colorado versus 884 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Colorado is 98.59% versus 97.50% in Gilpin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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.
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