Pulse recognized by PCMag as a 2026 Readers’ Choice Internet Service Provider

Across North America, fiber‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) has officially reached a tipping point. According to new data from the Fiber Broadband Association, more than 84.6 million households in the U.S. have access to fiber. That’s over 60% of households nationwide. They expect that number to rise to 90% by 2030, signaling a seismic shift in how communities connect, work, and live online.

And here in Northern Colorado, we’re not just part of the trend. We’re helping lead it.

A big win for community broadband

In PCMag’s 2026 Readers’ Choice awards, regional and community-owned ISPs stood out once again. Longmont’s Nextlight and Pulse served as the only two municipal broadband providers on the list, ahead of several regional and national providers.

Specifically, Pulse placed fourth in the nation overall, earning recognition among the best-performing ISPs across the entire country. This national placement is a testament to the trust Loveland and Timnath residents have placed in us, and the service our team delivers every day.

Fiber takes center stage

Nationwide, the story is clear: more competition, more investment, more communities pushing for world‑class connectivity. Large and small ISPs alike are racing to expand their fiber networks and enter new markets. It’s a sign of confidence in the technology and, more importantly, recognition that customers want reliability, speed, and value.

As JD Power’s Carl Lepper puts it, “If you have fiber to the home, there’s really nothing better for connection quality.”

Pulse: Built for our community. Built for the Future.

Pulse was created to give our community a fast, reliable, local internet option powered by 100% fiber.

As more national surveys and independent studies highlight the success of community-focused broadband, the investment in Pulse continues to demonstrate its value.

We’re honored to stand alongside other locally owned utilities delivering world-class connectivity—and we’re just getting started.

If you’re already a Pulse customer, thank you for helping us grow. If you’re considering making the switch, now is the perfect time to experience the speed, reliability, and community care that fiber—and a local utility like Pulse—can offer.

Explore the full 2026 Readers’ Choice results here.