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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Safelink Internet 
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$59.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
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LinOra
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- | - | Wireless | 5.020% |
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Xoom Link
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- | - | Wireless | 1.160% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.89%
2 providers - 99.46%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 83709 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Idaho - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 83709 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.230% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.950% of those living in the 83709 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 83709 area, and 99.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 83709, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 83709 ZIP code are CenturyLink and Sparklight bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 83709 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 17% of the area. Boise’s third most-available internet provider, Sparklight, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 83709 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 83709 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Boise, $53.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boise, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 83709 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 365 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 83709 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 83709 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Boise, $53.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boise, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 83709 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 365 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in the 83709 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83709 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Boise, $53.99.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boise, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 83709 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 365 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 83709 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 83709 and the greater Boise area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boise at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boise at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 83709 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Boise may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Boise cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 83709 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 83709. The next fastest internet provider in the 83709 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 17% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83709 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boise, $53.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83709 ZIP code, covering 17% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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