INTERNET GUIDE
Internet Providers in Wyoming
Wyoming’s energy, mining, tourism, and government employers depend on connectivity, but the state’s long distances, mountain terrain, and scattered ranch communities create a sharp divide between well-served population centers and harder-to-reach homes. Check availability at your exact address, then weigh reliability, data limits, and installation timelines—not just advertised speeds.
Speed Availability in Wyoming
Maximum download speeds available by census block
gigabit speeds available
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection · 27,557 census blocks analyzed
Wyoming Broadband at a Glance
- Wyoming received $347,976,669.01 in BEAD funding, supporting high-speed internet deployment statewide. [Source]
- Only 89.5% of Wyoming households had broadband subscriptions during 2019–2023, leaving 10.5% without one. [Source]
- Wyoming spans 97,813 square miles, with only 6.0 residents per square mile, complicating rural fiber construction. [Source]
- Wyrulec Company began offering fiber broadband in 2020, creating an electric-cooperative option for southeastern Wyoming members. [Source]
Wyoming’s Internet Landscape
Wyoming’s internet history began largely through education and research rather than dense commercial markets. The University of Wyoming developed network connections during the 1980s and gained access to the broader NSFNET research network by the end of that decade, helping connect Laramie to national academic networks. Commercial dial-up providers expanded during the 1990s, including Wyoming.com and Rocky Mountain Internet, while telephone companies such as Silver Star Telephone, Range Telephone Cooperative, and Tri-County Telephone began adapting their networks for internet service. In the 2000s, cable operators, incumbent phone companies, and wireless providers introduced cable modem, DSL, and fixed-wireless broadband. Cheyenne also became a data-center and technology-services location; Green House Data, founded there in 2007, was one notable example. Federal stimulus programs under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act supported broadband mapping, middle-mile infrastructure, and service expansion, while the state’s Connect Wyoming and later broadband-planning efforts documented gaps and encouraged local projects.
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Internet by City in Wyoming
Internet availability varies significantly by address. Select your city to see which providers serve your area and compare options.
Provider Guide
Wyoming Internet Providers
Statewide Players
T-Mobile
167 citiesT-Mobile internet service is available in approximately 167 Wyoming cities and uses licensed fixed wireless technology, with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households that need internet for browsing, video calls, and streaming, though availability and performance can vary by location; check your address for fiber, DSL, or other options. Confirm service availability and expected speeds before signing up.
View T-Mobile detailsVerizon
147 citiesVerizon internet is available in approximately 147 Wyoming cities, covering about 73.5% of the state through licensed fixed wireless technology, with speeds up to 300 Mbps. It may work well for households in areas without wired broadband, but availability and performance can vary by location, so check your address for service details and consider whether fiber or DSL options are available.
View Verizon detailsCenturyLink
141 citiesCenturyLink internet is available in approximately 141 Wyoming cities, using copper and fiber connections with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It can work well for households that need reliable internet for streaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices, but availability and performance vary by address, so check whether fiber or copper service is offered at your location before signing up.
View CenturyLink detailsViasat Carrier Services Inc
120 citiesViasat Carrier Services Inc offers gso satellite internet service across 120 locations with speeds up to 25 Mbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
Viasat Carrier Services IncSpectrum
100 citiesSpectrum offers cable, fiber internet service across 100 locations with speeds up to 1.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
View Spectrum detailsVisionary Broadband
93 citiesVisionary Broadband offers fiber, lbr fixed wireless, licensed fixed wireless internet service across 93 locations with speeds up to 2.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
Visionary BroadbandSatellite Options
Available statewide but typically slower and more expensive than wired alternatives. Best for rural areas without other options.
Starlink
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
HughesNet
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
Viasat Inc
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
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Common Questions
Wyoming Internet FAQs
How is Wyoming addressing unserved broadband areas through state initiatives?
Wyoming has 36 listed internet providers, yet coverage differs substantially between communities and remote areas. The Wyoming Broadband Office is using the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and its broadband mapping and challenge process to direct infrastructure funding toward unserved and underserved locations. Check BEAD updates before choosing a long-term plan.
What rural internet options are available outside Wyoming’s larger communities?
In rural Wyoming, fixed-wireless providers such as Visionary Broadband and Mountain West Technologies may serve locations that lack cable or fiber. Satellite and cellular fixed wireless can cover more remote homes, while electric cooperatives can support fiber construction through partnerships and grants. Ask Wyrulec Company about local broadband projects, and verify line-of-sight, equipment fees, and data policies.
Which companies provide fiber internet in Wyoming?
Fiber listings for Wyoming include CenturyLink, Spectrum, Visionary Broadband, Advanced Communications Technology, Inc., and RT Communications Inc. Actual service is address-specific: a company may have fiber in one neighborhood, exchange, or town but offer another technology nearby. Confirm the installation address, upload speed, construction charges, contract terms, and expected completion date directly with each provider.
Who offers the 10 Gbps internet speed listed in Wyoming?
Wind River Internet lists service reaching 10 Gbps in Wyoming. That figure is an advertised maximum, not a guarantee of availability at every address; network buildout, equipment, and plan selection matter. Ask Wind River Internet whether the address is fiber-served, whether 10-Gbps installation is available, and what modem, router, and monthly fees apply.
How can I compare Wyoming internet providers at my exact address?
Start with the FCC National Broadband Map and Wyoming Broadband Office resources, then enter the full street address—not only the ZIP code—on provider sites. Compare CenturyLink, Spectrum, Visionary Broadband, Wind River Internet, and local options for available technology, advertised and upload speeds, price after promotions, data caps, equipment, installation fees, contracts, and service commitments.