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Internet providers in Boise, ID

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Best internet providers in Boise

CenturyLink — Best for customer satisfaction
Sparklight — Best for affordable high-speed internet

Internet availability by connection type

Cable – 98%
DSL – 90%
Fiber optic – 80%

All available Boise residential internet providers

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type
Sparklight	$39.00/mo.	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber
CenturyLink	$50.00/mo.	20 – 940 Mbps	DSL, fiber
CTC	$39.95/mo.	20 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber-optic
Hughesnet	$49.99/mo.	Up to 100 Mbps	Satellite
Viasat	$64.99/mo.	12 – 30 Mbps	Satellite

*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 9/14/21.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

See how we review internet providers

Fastest internet in Boise

Provider	Speed	Plan name	Connection type
Sparklight	1,000 Mbps	Freedom Connection Gig	Fiber
CTC	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	Fiber
CenturyLink	940 Mbps	Fiber Gigabit	Fiber

Boise high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Boise exceeds the state and national averages for internet speeds of 250 Mbps. However, the state of Oregon is far behind the nation in having access to speeds of 1,000 Mbps. Boise internet options at 1,000 Mbps is well below the mark, as only 1% of residents have access to that speed.

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Boise – 98%

Idaho – 74%

U.S. – 87%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Boise – 1%

Idaho – 5%

U.S. – 23%

Cheapest internet service providers in Boise

Provider	Speed	Price	Connection type
Sparklight	100 Mbps	$39.00/mo.	Cable
CTC	20 Mbps	$39.95/mo.	DSL
CenturyLink	Up to 100 Mbps	$50.00/mo.	DSL

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Sparklight

When looking for cheap high-speed internet providers in Boise, ID, Allconnect recommends Sparklight. While it has the same speed as CTC for virtually the same amount of money, Sparklight delivers its service over cable, as opposed to DSL, which can be more reliable.

Allconnect Rating

3.45 / 5

CenturyLink: Best for customer satisfaction

CenturyLink, one of the best internet providers in Boise, offers both DSL and fiber optic internet service. Depending on your locations, you may have access to speeds ranging from 20 to 940 Mbps.

Why Boise loves CenturyLink

Offers the most fiber-optic coverage of any provider in the city
Can bundle TV and home services

Things to consider

Additional equipment charges may apply
Customers must choose either prepayment or paperless billing

Learn more about CenturyLink internet

Sparklight: Best for affordable high-speed internet

Sparklight (formerly known as Cable One) is one of the few providers of cable internet in Boise. It offers speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps.

Why Boise loves Sparklight

One of the most affordable internet providers in Boise, ID
Also is one of the few fiber internet providers in Boise

Things to consider

Introductory rate for the Starter 100 Plus is only valid for six months; and for the Freedom Connection 600 plan, for three months
Internet speeds may be slowed when you reach a set limit

Learn more about Sparklight internet

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Written by:

Laurie Garrison

Allconnect contributor

Laurie Garrison is a Florida-based freelance writer whose specialties include sports business and sports tech. She also writes on broadband subjects, as well as business and marketing awards entries where she ha… Read more