Mountain town in Colorado, United States

Internet in Aspen: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Aspen?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and hotels; limited coworking and crowded in peak seasons.

Getting online in Aspen

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre and cable from Comcast and local providers in town; rural valleys may rely on fixed wireless. About 70–120 USD a month.
Cafés and coworking	Free wifi at most cafés and hotels; limited coworking and crowded in peak seasons.
Outages	Heavy snow and wildfire events can cut power and roads.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–50 ($25–50)

Coworking in Aspen

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Aspen?

Which SIM card should I get in Aspen?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.