ALLO Communications Coming to Boulder, CO

Apr 8, 2026 / Apr 17, 2026 · 3 min read · ALLO Communications Fiber Internet Boulder Community Broadband ISP ·

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Boulder is about to get a major upgrade to its internet infrastructure. In late 2024, the City of Boulder signed a 20-year lease agreement with ALLO Communications to bring affordable, high-speed fiber internet to residents and businesses across the city.

What Is ALLO Communications?

ALLO Communications is a fiber internet provider based in Nebraska that operates across several states in the Midwest and Mountain West. Unlike cable providers like Xfinity, ALLO uses fiber-optic infrastructure — meaning symmetrical upload and download speeds, lower latency, and more consistent performance.

The City Partnership

This isn't a standard ISP deal. Boulder is leasing city-owned conduit infrastructure to ALLO, which reduces ALLO's buildout costs and lets them offer more competitive pricing. The agreement includes commitments to:

Affordability — pricing structured to be accessible to lower-income residents
Equity — expanded service to underserved areas of the city
Sustainability — fiber uses less energy than cable infrastructure

The full project details are available on the City of Boulder's community broadband page.

When Is Service Coming?

Initial installations are expected to begin mid-2026, with service rolling out in phases across the city. Not all neighborhoods will be connected at once — expect a multi-year buildout as infrastructure is deployed block by block.

What Will It Mean for Boulder Residents?

Real Fiber Speeds

ALLO's fiber service typically offers:

Download: 500 Mbps – 2 Gbps
Upload: Matching upload speeds (symmetrical)
Latency: Sub-10ms on fiber

This is a significant step up from Xfinity cable (asymmetrical, up to 1.2 Gbps down / ~40 Mbps up) and T-Mobile Home Internet (100–300 Mbps wireless, variable).

More Competition = Better Prices

Right now, Xfinity has little competition in Boulder for wired broadband. ALLO's entry should drive pricing down and improve service quality across the board — including from Xfinity.

Good for Remote Workers

Symmetric upload speeds are a game-changer for video calls, large file uploads, and cloud-based workflows. If you work from home in Boulder, fiber is worth waiting for.

How Does It Compare to Current Options?

Provider	Type	Max Download	Upload	Est. Price
Xfinity	Cable	1,200 Mbps	~40 Mbps	$35–$90/mo
T-Mobile	5G Wireless	300 Mbps	50 Mbps	~$50–60/mo
ALLO (coming)	Fiber	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	TBD

What Should You Do Now?

Check the city's project page — bouldercolorado.gov/projects/community-broadband-connectivity for rollout maps and updates
Watch for sign-up announcements — ALLO will likely announce pre-registration by neighborhood before buildout begins
Stay on your current plan — no reason to leave Xfinity or T-Mobile until fiber is available at your address