Best Internet Providers in Wyoming

What is the best internet provider in Wyoming?

Spectrum is the best internet service provider for most households in Wyoming, thanks to its top speeds and availability in about half the households in the state. If Spectrum isn’t available at your address, Bluepeak or Visionary Broadband are also solid picks.

We’ve also found the top options if you’re hunting for the lowest prices or the fastest speeds. The cheapest internet in Wyoming comes from multiple ISPs (including Spectrum, CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber), starting around $50 a month. You can also bundle 5G home internet plans for a decent discount. Some of Wyoming’s fastest internet speeds come from Bluepeak’s 5,000Mbps plan, available in parts of Cheyenne and a few other cities.

Best internet in Wyoming

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Rural internet options in Wyoming

• All West Communications: You’ll find All West in the state’s southwest corner, with mostly fiber and cable networks. Covered towns include Evanston, Kemmerer, Green River and Rock Springs. Typical fiber and cable plans run $60 monthly for 300Mbps or $90 for 1,000Mbps with unlimited data and no contract. There’s an optional $10-a-month router. 
• CenturyLink: The good news about CenturyLink is that it reaches nearly 63% of homes in the state. The not-so-good news is the majority of that coverage is through the ISP’s outdated DSL network. If you can pull down acceptable speeds, it can still be a decent option for homes without wired internet. Expect typical speeds up to 100Mbps, but you may only have access to much, much slower speeds depending on your location. There are no contracts and no data caps.
• LR Communications: LR provides fixed wireless coverage across parts of the state’s southwest corner with offices in Rock Springs, Pinedale and Evanston. Standard residential service starts at $45 a month for 8Mbps and tops out at $129 monthly for 100Mbps. Installation is free if you agree to a contract, or you can pay the cost upfront for $200 and skip the contract. LR also offers “WiGig” plans in some locations with prices ranging from $89 to $199 a month for speeds starting at 200Mbps and maxing at 1,000Mbps. There’s a two-year contract, and you must be close to one of the WiGig towers to get those speeds. Data caps vary depending on the plan.
• Mountain West Technologies: Mountain West’s fixed wireless network covers the state’s southeast corner alongside a small fiber network in Casper and Chugwater. Fixed wireless plans run from $50 per month for 30Mbps to $75 monthly for 100Mbps. There are no data caps. There’s a $40 installation charge. You’ll need to contact Mountain West directly to check on availability for your address.
• Range: Range covers a broad area of northeastern Wyoming with fiber and fixed wireless service. You’ll find it in numerous smaller towns, including Hillsdale, Thermopolis, Worland and Newcastle. Fiber runs from $90 a month for 50Mbps to $200 monthly for symmetrical gig speeds with no data caps. That’s not the cheapest fiber around, but it’s a desirable way to get online when you don’t live in one of the state’s bigger cities.  
• Rise Broadband: Rise’s fixed wireless network is focused on the southeast corner of Wyoming around the greater Cheyenne area. Top speeds can vary. I found a rural area around Ranchettes coming in at $55 a month for 25Mbps, while a spot a few miles away could pull down 100Mbps for $75 a month. There are no contracts or data caps.
• TCT: TCT is focused on north-central Wyoming, including areas in and around Cody, Powell, Lovell, Greybull and Ten Sleep. This regional ISP offers fiber, fixed wireless and DSL. Fiber plans range from $52 a month for 300Mbps up to $116 a month for a gig. A router is included. Wireless packages are less desirable. They start at $59 monthly for 3Mbps and go up to $210 for 50mbps. DSL runs from $52 a month for 30Mbps to $70 a month for 75Mbps. There are no contracts.
• Satellite internet: Rural Wyoming residents may have broadband options like DSL, fixed wireless or even fiber in some places. If those connections don’t work out, look into satellite internet from Starlink, Viasat or HughesNet. It can be expensive, and speeds aren’t always fast or reliable. Starlink makes a case for a closer look due to its potential for faster speeds and freedom from contracts.   

Internet breakdown by city in Wyoming

It’s hard to cover the broadband options of an entire state and give individual cities the attention they deserve. That’s why we also compile lists of the best internet providers in cities across the US, including those in Wyoming. We tackle details such as internet connection types, max speeds, cheapest providers and more. Check back later if you don’t find the location you’re looking for below. We’re working to add more cities every week. 

Cheap internet options in Wyoming

There aren’t many options for bargain-basement broadband in Wyoming. Expect to pay at least $50 a month for service. Spectrum’s introductory deal at that price level will get you 500Mbps cable internet service.

One way to bring down your home internet bill is to bundle it with an eligible mobile plan from Verizon or T-Mobile. That can lower your home internet cost to as low as $30 a month with T-Mobile or $35 a month with Verizon. However, you may have limited availability for these 5G home internet networks, and speeds can vary greatly with location and network demand.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Wyoming

The best internet deals and top promotions in Wyoming depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers. 

Wyoming internet providers, such as Spectrum, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including Rise Broadband, CenturyLink and T-Mobile Home Internet, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round. 

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals. 

How fast is Wyoming broadband?

Wyoming’s low population density and large stretches of rural areas mean it has a lot of unserved and underserved areas for broadband. That is reflected in the Equality State’s 49th-place showing in a recent Ookla speed test ranking of fixed internet speeds for the 50 states and Washington, DC. Wyoming logged a 90Mbps median download speed. Only Montana and Alaska came in slower. You might experience internet envy, but compare Wyoming’s median speed to top-ranked Florida, which registered an impressive 240Mbps. 

There are a few bright spots. You’ll find fiber in some smaller towns. Parts of Cheyenne, Sheridan, Laramie and Casper can access speeds up to 5,000Mbps through Bluepeak’s fiber network. Spectrum is available across the state and offers cable speeds up to 1,000Mbps. If you’re moving to Wyoming and fast internet is important to you, do some homework to check ISP speeds and availability in the places you’re considering. 

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate video conferencing, 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.

• 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and video conferencing.
• 40 to 100Mbps should give one person sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming. 
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two people to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like video conferencing, streaming and online gaming. 
• 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more people to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Wyoming

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. So what’s our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data 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: 

• Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds? 
• Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying? 
• Are customers happy with their service? 

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’s the final word on internet providers in Wyoming?

Spectrum and CenturyLink are two of the widest-reaching ISPs in the state. Spectrum’s gig speeds and affordable introductory deals make it a decent choice for residents who don’t have access to fiber. CenturyLink’s widespread DSL network isn’t ideal, but it may be one of the only internet options for some rural residents. If you’re in a small town or outside a larger city, check in with local or regional ISPs like All West, Visionary or Range for service. 

Bluepeak and Quantum Fiber have a small presence in the state, so you have to be a bit lucky to fall within their limited coverage zones. Fiber is nice if you can get it. Fast internet isn’t just for bigger towns. Some local ISPs offer fiber connections in more remote areas, but availability is still limited when considering the Wyoming broadband scene as a whole.

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