https://www.boulderdsl.com/series/comparisons/Recent content in Comparisons on BoulderDsl.comHugo -- gohugo.ioenBoulderDsl.comTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderdsl.com/post/dsl-vs-cable-vs-fiber-boulder/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderdsl.com/post/dsl-vs-cable-vs-fiber-boulder/ <p>If you're shopping for home internet in Boulder, the first decision isn't really which company to call — it's which <em>technology</em> to buy. Boulder addresses are commonly sold three very different things under the same &quot;internet&quot; label: DSL over old copper phone lines, cable over the coax that once carried television, and fiber-optic lines run straight to the home. They share a price range but not a future. This guide compares the three head-to-head so you can tell which one is actually worth signing up for at your address.</p>https://www.boulderdsl.com/post/xfinity-vs-quantum-fiber-vs-t-mobile-boulder/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderdsl.com/post/xfinity-vs-quantum-fiber-vs-t-mobile-boulder/ <p>Once you've decided what <em>kind</em> of connection you want, the next question is which provider to actually sign up with. In Boulder, three options cover most households shopping today: Xfinity cable, Quantum Fiber, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. They represent three different technologies — cable, fiber, and fixed wireless — at three different price points. This is a straight head-to-head to help you pick.</p> <h2 id="side-by-side">Side-by-Side</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>Xfinity</th> <th>Quantum Fiber</th> <th>T-Mobile Home Internet</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Technology</td> <td>Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)</td> <td>Fiber-optic</td> <td>5G fixed wireless</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Top speed</td> <td>300 Mbps – 1.2 Gbps</td> <td>Symmetrical up to 8 Gbps</td> <td>~133–498 Mbps typical</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Upload</td> <td>Asymmetric — 35 Mbps cap</td> <td>Symmetrical (= download)</td> <td>Asymmetric, variable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Entry price</td> <td>$40/mo (300 Mbps)</td> <td>$50/mo (500 Mbps)</td> <td>$50/mo ($35 w/ T-Mobile voice line)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Equipment</td> <td>Gateway included (current plans)</td> <td>Wi-Fi router included free</td> <td>5G gateway included free</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Install</td> <td>Self-install kit or paid pro</td> <td>Professional install, no charge</td> <td>Self-setup, no charge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Contract</td> <td>No term, 5-yr price lock</td> <td>No annual contract</td> <td>No contract, 5-yr price lock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Data cap</td> <td>None (removed Dec 2025)</td> <td>None</td> <td>None</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Boulder coverage</td> <td>~92–98% of the city</td> <td>~40–56%, expanding</td> <td>~72% (signal-dependent)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="plans--pricing-at-a-glance">Plans &amp; Pricing at a Glance</h2> <p>All three avoid annual contracts and bundle equipment, so the honest comparison is tier-by-tier (June 2026 Boulder pricing):</p>