# Nimbus Solutions > Nimbus Solutions is a founder-owned, locally operated wireless internet provider (WISP) serving rural Southwest Colorado since 2017. We deliver fast, reliable fixed-wireless internet with no contracts and no data caps over a licensed LTE/5G network we build and maintain ourselves, backed by local technicians who show up in person. This is an llms.txt digest for https://www.nimbussolutions.org/: a machine-readable summary of who Nimbus Solutions is, where it operates, what it sells, and answers to common questions. The canonical HTML pages are linked throughout. ## Company facts - Legal name: Nimbus Solutions, LLC (a.k.a. Nimbus Solutions). - Founded 2017 by Michael Halls. Self-funded and locally owned. - Slogan: Fast, local internet. No contracts, no runaround. - Primary office: 32 Long Hollow Lane, Durango, Colorado 81301 (37.2753, -107.8801). - Phone: (970) 759-3662 · Email: support@nimbussolutions.org · Customer portal: https://portal.nimbussolutions.org/ - Service area: Southwest Colorado, Four Corners. Counties: Montezuma County, La Plata County, Dolores County. - Footprint reaches the Utah border (west), the New Mexico border (south), Hesperus (east), and Dove Creek (north). - Terms: no contracts, no data caps, no throttling. Month-to-month billing, seasonal billing pause available, outage credits on request. ## Network & technology - Operates its own autonomous network on the public internet under AS397279 with redundant upstream links; not a reseller. - Uses Nokia LTE/5G radios, licensed wireless spectrum, and CBRS, including Priority Access Licenses where available. - Uses carrier-grade radio features including 4x4 MIMO, 256-QAM, and carrier aggregation where the radio path supports it. - Runs 60 GHz mmWave access points and 60/80 GHz (E-band) mmWave backhaul alongside the licensed LTE/5G network, where the design calls for it. - Solar-powered towers with battery backup and redundant backhaul; customers connect with a small outdoor receiver, no buried cable required. - Engineering reaches into the mobile core: production Open5GS experience, Rapid5GS Pro for The Edge Mile, and Thorium, a clean-room 4G LTE EPC and 5G standalone core now in testing. - Founder Michael Halls holds 2.5 GHz licenses, has participated in FCC auctions, and contributed to the Band 53 specification with Hawk Networks and Global Telecom. - Nimbus monitors roughly 3,000 network devices across tower sites, core systems, links, and customer endpoints. - Nimbus uses automation and AI-assisted triage for network monitoring and diagnostics, with local engineers directing operations. - Nimbus is scheduled to verify its first 5G standalone field run for a real customer, Skypacket, in late June 2026. ## History & community - Acquired ZumaCom, the Dolores-focused provider, in 2025; those customers moved to Nimbus with upgraded equipment and the same no-contract, no-data-cap policy. - Took over a Hesperus-area network slated for abandonment and rebuilt the Fort Lewis College old fort campus network to 100 Mbps with 99.999% reliability. - Runs free public WiFi in Mancos, called Nimbus Fast and Free. - Gigabit wireless (300 to 800 Mbps everyday) is live in Dolores, Lewis, and Mancos, with more areas being added. ## Plans & pricing - Foothills: Up to 50 Mbps: $50/mo ($200 one-time install). Available across the Nimbus service area - Mesa: Up to 100 Mbps: $75/mo ($200 one-time install). Available across the Nimbus service area - Summit: 300 to 800 Mbps: $95/mo ($200 one-time install). Live in Dolores, Lewis & Mancos, where line of sight allows - Business & Enterprise: Up to 10 Gbps: Custom (Tailored to your site). Across Southwest Colorado Pricing reference: starting at $50/mo, up to a gigabit where line of sight allows. Full details: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/plans/ ## Business & specialty services - Private LTE/5G networks and point-to-point links up to 10 Gbps. - Structured cabling and internal networking. - Smart agricultural and industrial connectivity: livestock, water, and crop monitoring, remote equipment control, and automation. - Private LTE/5G network design and consulting for operators and organizations anywhere, beyond the Southwest Colorado service area. ## Coverage: towns with dedicated pages - Cortez, Montezuma County: Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Cortez, CO and the surrounding area, including McElmo Canyon. Residential service runs up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month with no contract and no data caps.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/cortez-co/ - Dolores, Montezuma County (gigabit live): Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Dolores, CO. Gigabit wireless is now live in town with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month, no contract and no data caps.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dolores-co/ - Dove Creek, Dolores County: Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Dove Creek, CO. Residential wireless runs up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month, with no contract and no data caps, in country most providers will not touch.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dove-creek-co/ - Hesperus, La Plata County: Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Hesperus, CO and the surrounding communities. Residential wireless runs up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month, with no contract and no data caps.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/hesperus-co/ - Lewis, Montezuma County (gigabit live): Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Lewis, CO. Gigabit wireless is now live, with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month, no contract and no data caps.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/lewis-co/ - Mancos, Montezuma County (gigabit live): Yes, Nimbus Solutions serves Mancos, CO. Gigabit wireless is now live here, with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month, or up to 100 Mbps for $75. There are no contracts and no data caps.: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/mancos-co/ ## All public pages - Our Story: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/about/ - Accessibility Statement: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/accessibility/ - Commercial & Enterprise Solutions: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/commercial-enterprise-solutions/ - Contact Us: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/contact/ - Coverage Area: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/coverage/ - Cortez: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/cortez-co/ - Dolores: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dolores-co/ - Dove Creek: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dove-creek-co/ - Hesperus: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/hesperus-co/ - Lewis: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/lewis-co/ - Mancos: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/mancos-co/ - LTE & 5G Network Consulting: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/lte-5g-consulting/ - Network Management Policy: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/network-management-policy/ - Our Network: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/network/ - Order Service: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/order/ - Plans & Pricing: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/plans/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/privacy-policy/ - Residential Internet: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/residential-internet/ - Smart Agricultural & Industrial Services: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/smart-agricultural-industrial-services/ - Terms & Conditions: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/terms-and-conditions/ - Why Nimbus: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/why-nimbus/ ## Frequently asked questions ### Our Story: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/about/ Q: Who owns Nimbus Solutions? A: Nimbus Solutions was founded in 2017 by Michael Halls, who was born in Durango and whose family roots run back to Mancos. He still owns and runs the company today. Q: Where is Nimbus Solutions based? A: Nimbus is based in Southwest Colorado, with offices in Mancos (192 S. Main Street) and Durango (32 Long Hollow Lane) and a network core in the Mancos area. Q: How big is Nimbus Solutions? A: Nimbus has grown from a one-person operation in 2017 to a local team serving well over a thousand homes and businesses across Southwest Colorado, all by word of mouth. ### Commercial & Enterprise Solutions: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/commercial-enterprise-solutions/ Q: What kinds of businesses do you serve? A: Shops, offices, clinics, farms, ranches, and local governments across Southwest Colorado. If your operation depends on staying connected, we can scope a network for it. Q: How fast can business service go? A: Most businesses run on high-capacity links up to a gigabit. For the most demanding sites we build dedicated point to point connections with even more capacity. Q: Do you handle cabling and networking too? A: Yes. We design and install your structured cabling, private wireless, and internal networking, so it all works together on one network we build and maintain. Q: Is there a contract? A: No big-provider contracts. We talk through what your business needs and agree on terms that fit, without locking you into years of fine print. Q: How much does business service cost? A: Pricing is tailored to your site, your locations, and the capacity you need. Request a quote and we’ll put it in writing. Q: Do you cover my area? A: We serve businesses across Southwest Colorado, including Montezuma, La Plata, and Dolores counties. Get in touch and we’ll confirm service at your address. ### Coverage Area: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/coverage/ Q: What areas does Nimbus Solutions cover? A: Nimbus serves rural Montezuma County and parts of La Plata and Dolores counties in Southwest Colorado, including Mancos, Cortez, Dolores, Lewis, Dove Creek, and Hesperus. The footprint reaches toward the Utah border to the west, the New Mexico border to the south, Hesperus to the east, and Dove Creek to the north. Q: What if my address isn't listed? A: We specialize in reaching places other providers skip, so it’s worth asking even if you’re well off the beaten path. Tell us where you are and we’ll confirm whether we can reach you and what speeds are available. Q: Where is gigabit wireless available? A: Gigabit wireless is live in Dolores, Lewis, and Mancos, with more areas being added as the network expands. ### Cortez: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/cortez-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Cortez, CO? A: Yes. Nimbus serves Cortez and the surrounding area with wireless internet up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month, no contract and no data caps. Q: Can I get internet out in McElmo Canyon? A: Yes. McElmo Canyon is exactly the kind of hard terrain we built for. Out there, Nimbus actually has better cellular coverage than AT&T and Verizon. Q: How is service in Cortez delivered? A: Over FCC-licensed LTE wireless from our tower sites, including the prominent Goodman Point site that has line of sight to nearly the entire Cortez area and the US-160 corridor. ### Dolores: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dolores-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Dolores, CO? A: Yes. Gigabit wireless went live in Dolores in June 2026, with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month. Q: What happened to ZumaCom in Dolores? A: Nimbus acquired ZumaCom, the Dolores-focused provider, in 2025. Those customers are now served under Nimbus, with upgraded equipment and the same no-contract, no-data-cap policy. Q: Why is Dolores one of the first towns to get gigabit? A: Downtown Dolores sits apart from the more congested parts of our network, so reliability was already strong enough to roll out higher-speed gigabit equipment first. ### Dove Creek: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/dove-creek-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Dove Creek, CO? A: Yes. Nimbus serves Dove Creek with wireless internet up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month, no contract and no data caps, in remote country other providers skip. Q: How far west does Nimbus reach? A: The Nimbus footprint stretches west all the way to the Utah state border, which puts Dove Creek and the surrounding bean country squarely in our coverage area. Q: Has service in Dove Creek been upgraded? A: Yes. Nimbus completed a full equipment replacement at the Dove Creek tower in 2026, upgrading every piece of hardware and significantly increasing capacity. ### Hesperus: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/hesperus-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Hesperus, CO? A: Yes. Nimbus took over the wireless network serving Hesperus and the surrounding area, and offers wireless internet up to 100 Mbps for $75 a month with no contract. Q: What towns near Hesperus does Nimbus cover? A: Along with Hesperus, Nimbus serves the nearby communities of Breen, Kline, Marvel, and Red Mesa. The Nimbus footprint reaches east all the way to Hesperus Hill. Q: Did Nimbus really rebuild the Fort Lewis College old fort campus network? A: Yes. The Fort Lewis College agricultural education campus, the old fort, had struggled for years. After the Nimbus revamp, every building now has a full 100 Mbps connection with 99.999 percent reliability. ### Lewis: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/lewis-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Lewis, CO? A: Yes. The Lewis tower was upgraded with gigabit-capable equipment, and gigabit wireless is now live with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month. Q: How fast is internet in Lewis? A: Gigabit wireless customers in Lewis see everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps. A 100 Mbps plan is also available at $75 a month, with no data caps. Q: Is Nimbus good for a farm or ranch in Lewis? A: Yes. We are built for rural farm country, with FCC-licensed LTE that reaches well past where cable and the big carriers stop. Customers provide their own WiFi router or local network equipment. ### Mancos: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/internet/mancos-co/ Q: Is Nimbus internet available in Mancos, CO? A: Yes. Mancos is home base for Nimbus, and gigabit wireless is now live in town with everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps for $95 a month. Q: How fast is internet in Mancos? A: Gigabit wireless customers in Mancos see everyday speeds of 300 to 800 Mbps. A 100 Mbps plan is also available for $75 a month. No data caps and no throttling. Q: Is there free public WiFi in Mancos? A: Yes. Nimbus runs free public WiFi in Mancos called Nimbus Fast and Free, our way of giving back to the town where the company got its start. ### LTE & 5G Network Consulting: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/lte-5g-consulting/ Q: Who would I actually be working with? A: You work directly with Michael Halls, the founder and lead engineer of Nimbus Solutions, backed by the same operation that runs the Nimbus network in the field every day. Q: Does Nimbus offer LTE and 5G consulting outside its service area? A: Yes. Beyond providing internet across Southwest Colorado, Nimbus consults on private LTE and 5G network design, deployment, and operations for operators and organizations anywhere. Q: What is Rapid5GS, and what is Thorium? A: Rapid5GS Pro is the mobile-core deployment toolkit Nimbus built for The Edge Mile and uses in production work. Thorium is Nimbus’s clean-room 4G LTE EPC and 5G standalone core, in testing now; it is not yet the live production core. Q: Which radios and cores do you work with? A: Radios from Nokia, Baicells, Airspan, Telrad, and CableFree, and mobile cores including Open5GS, Rapid5GS, Druid RAEMIS, and Thorium in testing. Nimbus handles RF design, PCI planning, site and backhaul engineering, and end-to-end integration. Q: Can you help with spectrum and licensing? A: Yes. Nimbus brings FCC auction experience, 2.5 GHz licensing, and Band 53 specification work with Hawk Networks and Global Telecom. We can advise on licensed, CBRS, and Priority Access spectrum strategy. Q: Who do you typically work with? A: WISPs and rural broadband operators, municipalities and utilities, agricultural and industrial operations, and any organization that needs a private, reliable wireless network built by someone who has actually done it. ### Our Network: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/network/ Q: What makes Nimbus one of the most advanced internet providers in Southwest Colorado? A: Nimbus builds and operates its own LTE/5G fixed-wireless network in Southwest Colorado. It uses Nokia LTE/5G radios on licensed and CBRS spectrum, carrier aggregation tuned in the field, 60 GHz mmWave access points and 60/80 GHz E-band mmWave backhaul, its own public autonomous network under AS397279, in-house mobile-core engineering, solar-powered tower sites, redundant backhaul, and monitoring for roughly 3,000 network devices. Q: Is Nimbus a reseller? A: No. Nimbus operates its own network, its own tower sites, and its own autonomous system on the public internet under AS397279. The same local engineering team that builds the network also maintains it. Q: Does Nimbus use licensed or shared spectrum? A: Nimbus uses licensed wireless spectrum and CBRS, including Priority Access Licenses where available. That gives the network more control than a system built only on crowded open WiFi bands. Q: How does Nimbus reach rural homes without fiber? A: Nimbus connects towers, towns, ranches, and rural homes with fixed wireless links, licensed microwave backhaul, solar-powered tower sites, and outdoor receivers at the customer location. No trenching or buried cable is required at the home. Q: Does Nimbus build network technology for other operators? A: Yes. Nimbus founder Michael Halls offers LTE and 5G consulting for other operators, built Rapid5GS Pro for The Edge Mile, and is developing Thorium, a clean-room 4G LTE EPC and 5G standalone core that is currently in testing. Q: Who provides internet service in Durango, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Hesperus, and Mesa Verde? A: Nimbus Solutions is a locally owned internet provider serving rural Southwest Colorado, including Durango, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Hesperus, Lewis, Dove Creek, and the Mesa Verde area. Service is delivered over a fixed-wireless LTE/5G network Nimbus builds and operates locally. ### Plans & Pricing: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/plans/ Q: Does Nimbus require a contract? A: No. Every Nimbus plan is month to month. There are no contracts, no early-termination fees, and no data caps. Q: How much does home internet cost? A: Home plans start at $50 a month for the Foothills plan (up to 50 Mbps) and $75 a month for Mesa (up to 100 Mbps), each with a $200 one-time install. Where line of sight allows, the Summit plan delivers gigabit-class wireless for $95 a month. Q: Where is gigabit available? A: Gigabit wireless (the Summit plan) is live in Dolores, Lewis, and Mancos, with more areas coming online. Not sure what’s available at your address? Tell us where you are and we’ll confirm. Q: What if I leave for part of the year? A: Snowbirds and seasonal residents can pause billing with our hibernation option and restart when they get back, with no penalty. Q: Is there really no data cap? A: Correct. Every plan includes unlimited data with no caps, no overage charges, and no throttling, no matter how much you stream, work, or game. Q: What does installation involve? A: A local technician installs a small antenna at your home or business and connects it to the nearest tower. Standard residential install is a one-time $200, with no hidden equipment fees. Q: How do I get started? A: Tell us your address and we’ll confirm coverage and the speeds available there, then schedule your install. No contract, and you can cancel anytime. ### Residential Internet: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/residential-internet/ Q: How fast is Nimbus home internet? A: Residential plans range from 50 Mbps up to gigabit-class speeds, with gigabit live in parts of Dolores, Lewis, and Mancos where there’s a clear line of sight to a tower. That is plenty for streaming, video calls, gaming, and a full house of devices. Q: Is there a contract or a data cap? A: No to both. Nimbus is month to month, with no contract, no data caps, and no throttling. Cancel anytime. Q: What does it cost to get started? A: Home plans start at $50 a month with a one-time $200 standard install and no hidden equipment fees. See Plans & Pricing for the full lineup. Q: How long does installation take? A: Most homes are installed within a few days of confirming coverage, and you are usually online the same day a technician comes out. Q: Can I pause my service if I leave for the season? A: Yes. If you head out for part of the year you can pause your account and restart it when you get back, so you are not paying for months you are away. Q: Do you cover my area? A: We serve Mancos, Cortez, Dolores, Dove Creek, Hesperus, Lewis, and the rural addresses around them. Order service or give us a call and we’ll confirm service at your address. ### Smart Agricultural & Industrial Services: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/smart-agricultural-industrial-services/ Q: Can you really cover my whole property? A: Usually, yes. We build a private wireless network sized to your land, reaching barns, fields, pivots, and outbuildings well beyond the house. We’ll scope the coverage at your address before anything is installed. Q: Do I need internet at the house first? A: No. We bring the connection to your property and extend it across the operation, even on land that has never had a wired option. Q: What can I monitor or automate? A: Livestock, water levels, gates, irrigation, and equipment are common starting points. If it can be sensed or controlled, a reliable network lets you keep eyes on it and run it remotely. Q: Do you cover my area? A: We serve ranches, farms, and worksites across Southwest Colorado. Get in touch and we’ll confirm coverage at your location. ### Why Nimbus: https://www.nimbussolutions.org/why-nimbus/ Q: Is Nimbus better than Starlink for rural Colorado? A: For many local addresses, yes. Nimbus delivers comparable or better everyday speeds with no obstruction issues, local in-person support instead of a call center, and pricing starting at $75 a month with no contract. Q: What happens when there's an outage? A: A local technician responds, often in person and on the tower the same day, and we publish honest Reason For Outage reports explaining exactly what happened. Outage credits are available on request. Q: Does Nimbus slow down or cap my internet? A: No. We never throttle your connection and there are no data caps. We also deliberately under-subscribe our network so you get the speed you pay for, even at peak times.