Colorado Broadband Map

State

Colorado

Details

Colorado’s broadband availability dataset contains a geospatial representation of broadband coverage in Colorado based on information received directly from Internet Service Providers (ISP). The data is developed by the CBO and aggregated into a single statewide database and map. 

State Agency

Colorado Governor’s Office of information Technology (OIT), Colorado Broadband Office (CBO)

Links

Map: Colorado Broadband Maps

Dataset: Colorado Broadband Coverage Dataset

Survey: Colorado Broadband Speed Test Survey

Data Collection

The Colorado Broadband Data Collection program collects broadband availability data directly from Internet Service Providers (ISPs). All ISPs are encouraged to submit data. ISPs that participate or intend to participate in any State of Colorado broadband grant program are required to submit data.

The State of Colorado will utilize results from a speed tests to verify the accuracy of the information submitted by ISPs.

Collected from ISPs

Data Specifications

As of the Fall 2022 data cycle, the Colorado Broadband Data Collection specifications are aligned with the FCC Broadband Data Collection Specifications.

Accepted Data Submission Formats

Providers of fixed broadband service must report data on their service availability in one of two formats: 

  • a list of locations served by the provider, in a tabular format or points representing the locations in GIS format, or 
  • a polygon representing the availability of the provider’s service in GIS format

Acceptable GIS formats include: ESRI Shapefile, ESRI FileGDB, GeoJSON, or Geopackage.

Speed Test Survey

Measurement Methodology

Ookla Speedtest

Survey Vendor

Ookla Speedtest Custom

Survey Data Collected

  • Location Address*
  • Provider*
  • Technology Type
  • Type of Serviceable Location (business or residential)
  • Download speed of current service tier
  • Cost of monthly service

*Indicates mandatory question

Additional Questions

  • May we share your test information with Internet providers? (Yes/No)
  • Would you like to receive email updates from Colorado State Broadband Program? (Field for email address)

Public Data and Maps

Data Format and Granularity

Data in public maps and datasets is aggregated in the following formats:

  • Wireline – Broadband Serviceable Locations aggregated to Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Quarter-Quarter Section
  • Fixed Wireless – Wireless coverage plots derived from propagation models
  • Satellite coverage is not displayed on the map, but is represented in the datasets and search results

Data Fields

  • Names of Providers
  • Provider Website
  • Technology Type
  • Reported Advertised Download Speeds (minimum and maximum)
  • Reported Advertised Download Speeds (minimum and maximum)