In North Boulder there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.94% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,551 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 North 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 North Boulder are not shown.
North 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 99.94% of North 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in North Boulder with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Boulder?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Boulder.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Boulder home can get up to 1,551 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 43.82% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Boulder.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of North Boulder, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North Boulder?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Boulder you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.06% of North Boulder homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.80% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Boulder homes.
Internet Market Health in North Boulder
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North 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 North Boulder based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
North Boulder internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Boulder homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. North Boulder internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 11 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, North Boulder needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Boulder, along with details on where in North Boulder and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.86%, or 14,582 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Boulder.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 1,451 Mbps.
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- 31.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Boulder cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 102 Mbps.
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- 31.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.17%, or 14,335 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Boulder.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 106 Mbps.
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- 42.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 28.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In North 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 North Boulder DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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 15 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 40.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 27.52%, or 4,018 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, south, central, east, and north North Boulder area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Boulder.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 1,751 Mbps.
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- 76.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Boulder fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 986 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 23.53%, or 3,436 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, and north North Boulder 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 North Boulder.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 964 Mbps.
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- 54.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 44.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Boulder fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 860 Mbps.
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- 54.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Live Wire Networks Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Live Wire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 99.94%, or 14,593 people, have Live Wire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. Live Wire Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Boulder.
Live Wire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Live Wire Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Live Wire Networks fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Live Wire Networks goes up to 250 Mbps, and all North Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Live Wire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Live Wire Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Live Wire Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Boulder fixed wireless providers. Live Wire Networks offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Ayva Networks Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Ayva fixed wireless coverage
About 99.65%, or 14,551 people, have Ayva fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. Ayva is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Boulder.
Ayva Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Ayva is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ayva fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Ayva goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ayva Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ayva fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ayva is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Boulder fixed wireless providers. Ayva offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.90%, or 13,419 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North 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 North 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 North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 36.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North 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 below average compared to other North Boulder fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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 9.3 Mbps.
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- 36.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.34%, or 7,643 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of North Boulder.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder 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 North Boulder fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 29.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.34%, or 7,643 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Boulder area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of North Boulder.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Boulder customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder 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 North Boulder fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder 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 8.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 40.43%, or 5,903 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, north, northwest, northeast, southeast, and south North Boulder area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North Boulder.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all North Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder 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 North Boulder fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 24.24%, or 3,540 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and south North Boulder area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Boulder.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Boulder. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in North Boulder can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all North Boulder customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Boulder download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Boulder fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Boulder is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
North Boulder Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Boulder or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Boulder compare to the rest of Boulder?
Internet speeds in North Boulder are slower versus the average speeds in Boulder: 1,665 Mbps in Boulder versus 1,551 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boulder is 93.68% versus 99.94% in North Boulder.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Palo Park, Boulder, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Village, Boulder, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crossroads, Boulder, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central Boulder, Boulder, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Boulder, Boulder, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado University, Boulder, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Boulder, Boulder, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Grove, Broomfield, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brandywine, Broomfield, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Evergreen, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia-Highland, Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Victory Hills, Kansas City, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Van Nest, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Eden, Hayward, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Far South, Columbus, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Manor-Bonaire, San Leandro, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds