Best Internet Providers in Cheyenne, Wyoming - CNET
- Prices: $50 – $100 per month
- Speeds: 1,000 – 5,000Mbps
- Key Info: Equipment included, no data caps or contracts
- Prices: $30 – $70 per month
- Speeds: 200 – 940Mbps
- Key Info: Unlimited data, no contracts, equipment included with gigabit tier
- Prices: $40 – $70 per month
- Speeds: 300 – 940Mbps
- Key Info: Unlimited data, simple pricing, no contracts, modem included, free access to nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots
- Prices: $50 per month
- Speeds: 72 – 245Mbps
- Key Info: Unlimited data, equipment included, no contracts, no additional fees
Like many rural states, Wyoming has struggled to close the digital divide for many of its residents. Research commissioned by the US Department of Education found that 11% of Wyoming’s students didn’t have a home internet connection during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state still struggles with broadband issues today. Ookla speed test data found that Wyoming ranks ahead of only Alaska with average internet speeds of 93 megabits per second download and 15Mbps upload.
Things look a little better in Cheyenne. Most residents will have access to cable internet from Spectrum, which is a solid (if pricey) choice. About a quarter of the city will also be able to get fiber internet from Bluepeak or CenturyLink — significantly better options for most people.
Our team considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Cheyenne across various categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers’ terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: Certain addresses may qualify for different tiers of service, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider’s website.
Note that the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider’s pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs, while the text is specific to what’s available in Cheyenne. The prices referenced within this article’s text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month — a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like committing to a contract or bundling with a cellphone plan.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Top internet providers in Cheyenne
No matter where you live in Cheyenne, you likely have access to a few decent options for internet: 93% of the city can get 250/25Mbps speeds, compared to 87% of the country as a whole. The ISPs listed below all offer widespread coverage in Cheyenne. You can also enter your address on the FCC’s map to see exactly what’s available to you.
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Product details
Coverage is limited to eastern neighborhoods in Cheyenne, but if you can get it at your address, Bluepeak’s fiber internet is the best value in Cheyenne. It offers “symmetrical” speeds — you’ll get upload speeds as fast as download — making it an ideal choice for people who do a lot of online gaming or videoconferencing.
Availability: Bluepeak is available to less than a quarter of Cheyenne residents, with coverage limited to neighborhoods in the north and east sides of the city.
Plans and pricing: Bluepeak offers symmetrical speeds of 1,000Mbps for $50 a month, 2,000Mbps for $65 and 5,000Mbps for $100.
Fees and service details: A mesh router system is included in the monthly price, and there are no data caps or contracts.
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Product details
There are two types of CenturyLink internet connections in Cheyenne: fiber and DSL. If you can get fiber, it’s a no-brainer. CenturyLink Fiber provides upload speeds that are just as fast as download, which is ideal for things like online gaming and videoconferencing, and its prices start at just $30 a month. If you can only get DSL, though, we would only recommend it as a last resort. With these plans, you’ll pay $50 a month for the fastest speed available — anywhere from 1.5 to 60Mbps in Cheyenne.
Availability: CenturyLink is available in 86% of the city, according to FCC mapping data, but only some of Cheyenne’s residents have access to its fiber plans. Its coverage is highest in northeast neighborhoods like Saddle Ridge.
Plans and pricing: You can choose between two CenturyLink fiber plans in Cheyenne. You can get 200Mbps download and 200Mbps upload speeds for $30 per month, or 940/940Mbps for $70.
Fees and service details: Equipment costs an extra $15 a month on the 200Mbps plan, but you also have the option of using your own modem and router. Equipment is included for free on the 940Mbps plan.
