Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Spectrum Internet Assist Read full review | $25 | 50Mbps | $10 (optional) |
Spectrum Internet Advantage Read full review | $30 | 100Mbps | $10 (optional) |
Quantum Fiber | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
Spectrum Internet Premier Read full review | $50 | 500Mbps | $10 (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50($35 for eligible Verizon Wireless customers) | 85Mbps | None |
CenturyLink Internet Read full review | $55 | 140Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Rise Broadband Internet Unlimited Read full review | $55 | 25Mbps | $10 |
Optimus 25Mbps | $57 | 25Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with select mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Grand Junction depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Grand Junction internet providers, such as T-Mobile Home Internet, may run special offers or promotional discounts for a limited time. Many, however, including Spectrum, CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Quantum Fiber Gigabit | $75 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | None | Fiber |
Quantum Fiber 500 | $50 | 500Mbps | 500Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Grand Junction?
Spectrum is the best internet service provider in Grand Junction due to its widely available fast speeds and straightforward pricing. Spectrum offers 50, 100, 500 and 1,000Mbps speeds throughout much of Grand Junction. All plans include unlimited data and a free modem rental.
Is fiber internet available in Grand Junction?
Recent FCC data shows fiber availability is limited to almost 19% of Grand Junction households. Serviceability is greatest in the Westwood Estates and Colonial Heights communities, but fiber internet is still difficult to come by in any part of Grand Junction. Quantum Fiber is the area’s main fiber internet provider.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Grand Junction?
Spectrum has the lowest introductory rate for home internet in Grand Junction at $25 monthly for speeds up to 50Mbps. Service includes unlimited data and a free modem rental while renting a router will add just $10 to your monthly bill. All other major ISPs in the Grand Junction area have a starting monthly price of $50 or higher.
Which internet provider in Grand Junction offers the fastest plan?
Spectrum offers the fastest download speeds in Grand Junction, up to 1,000Mbps, starting at $70 a month. Due to the cable connection, max upload speeds are significantly slower, topping out at 35Mbps.
Quantum Fiber’s fastest plan in Grand Junction offers slightly slower download speeds, 940Mbps, but can deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds and has a lower starting monthly price of $75. Availability is highly limited, however, as less than 3% of Grand Junction households are serviceable, per the FCC.
Verizon 5G Home Internet has the potential to reach max speeds of 1,000Mbps, but customers should anticipate a speed range of anywhere between 50 to 250Mbps. Spectrum and Quantum Fiber, on the other hand, can reliably deliver gig speeds.
Source: cnet.com