Digital Equity: Understanding Access to Broadband Internet in Colorado

Over three hundred thousand Coloradans lack access to broadband internet, or high-speed internet access. Digital literacy and access are considered a “super social determinant of health” because they are critical for workforce participation, accessing essential resources like food and housing, and building community connections. As Colorado invests in digital equity initiatives, including through the Office of the Future of Work, understanding the current landscape helps inform these efforts and identify gaps in access across different populations. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, in partnership with the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation, collaborated with the Colorado Health Institute to sponsor digital equity questions on the 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey. Since 2023, the survey has tracked Coloradans’ access to and use of broadband internet and related programs to understand how digital connectivity has evolved over time. In 2025, 94.7% of Coloradans live in households with broadband internet access, similar to the 95.3% of Coloradans with broadband access in 2023.