Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Xfinity Connect Read full review | $20 | 150Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $25 | 300Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Rise Broadband 25 Unlimited Read full review | $45 | 25Mbps | $10 |
Quantum Fiber | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
Starry Basic Read full review | $50 | 200Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Lakewood depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Lakewood internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many providers, including Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink and Rise Broadband, 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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Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read full review | $120 | 2,000Mbps | 200Mbps | 1.2TB or unlimited | Cable |
Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $75 | 1,200Mbps | 200Mbps | 1.2TB or unlimited | Cable |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $65 | 1,000Mbps | 115Mbps | 1.2TB or unlimited | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 85-1,000Mbps | 50-75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Starry Internet Gig Read full review | $85 | 1,000Mbps | 50Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Quantum Fiber | $75 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | 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 Federal Communications Commission. 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. 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.
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 the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although 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 also take into account 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 Lakewood, Colorado?
Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider in Lakewood. It’s the only major ISP in the area to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds. Service comes with unlimited data, free equipment and no contracts, perks that aren’t available with all Xfinity plans.
Is fiber internet available in Lakewood?
Yes. Approximately 35% of Lakewood households are eligible for fiber internet service, according to the FCC. Perhaps to be expected, fiber availability increases the closer you get to Denver, but fiber internet can be found in random neighborhoods throughout the Lakewood area. Quantum Fiber is the largest, and essentially only, fiber internet provider in Lakewood.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Lakewood?
Xfinity has the cheapest plan of any Lakewood internet provider, with service starting at just $20 per month for download speeds up to 150Mbps. A one-year term agreement may be required for the lowest pricing. Additionally, renting equipment may add $15 to your monthly bill. Faster Xfinity plans, such as the $65 gig plan, are also competitively priced and may come with no contract requirements, data caps or equipment fees.
Which internet provider in Lakewood offers the fastest plan?
Xfinity’s Gigabit X2 plan offers the fastest download speeds in Lakewood, up to 2,000Mbps, starting at $120 monthly. Upload speeds are a different story, topping out at just 200Mbps.
Quantum Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds in Lakewood, up to 940Mbps.
Source: cnet.com