Colorado Connection Support
Colorado Connection Support
Supporting Coloradans
Our vision is that all Coloradans should have equal access to affordable, fast and reliable broadband service. Accessing the internet is essential in today's world, but it can be difficult to get connected. That's why we've brought together a collection of resources to help you bridge the digital divide. On this page, you'll find information on finding low-cost internet plans, improving your digital skills, and purchasing affordable refurbished devices. We also provide a tool to help you find an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in your area, along with our "Broadband 101" guide to help you understand the basics of getting and staying connected.
Lifeline Program
USAC's Lifeline Program is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal lands). A consumer can qualify for the Lifeline benefit if their income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, or if they participate in SNAP, Medicaid, or other federal programs.
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet that ended on June 1, 2024.
There are over 100 broadband service providers serving Colorado. Use the Colorado Broadband Map to locate service providers in your area. Contact the service providers directly to confirm their service offerings.
Visit the Colorado Broadband Map
If you find inaccurate data listed in the Colorado Broadband Map, such as speeds listed that are not available when you contact the company, use the Report Inaccurate Data form to let us know. We will use this information to investigate data discrepancies and work with the broadband providers to improve data accuracy.
Other Resources
ISP Price and Speed Comparison
The Denver Public Library has created an ISP Price and Speed Comparison to help customers figure out what is right internet plan for their particular situation.
Bandwidth Calculator
Use this bandwidth calculator to estimate your household bandwidth needs. Keep in mind that upload speeds are important too, especially if you are using two-way video conferencing apps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.
Take the Broadband Survey and Speed Test
Take our Broadband Survey and Speed Test to report locations without internet or to submit speed test results to our database. The survey will ask for additional information including your location, service provider and service package. Data collected from this test will be anonymized and aggregated for public use.
If you would like to improve broadband in your community, the first step is to learn about the state of broadband in your community and work to educate your neighbors and community.
Where to Start
Take the Broadband Survey and encourage other community members to participate. The broadband survey informs the data on the Colorado Broadband Map, which is used to make decisions about state broadband grant funding.
Find out if there are existing efforts underway or grants awarded in the area. Reach out to your local governments, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities to find out how they are addressing broadband access.