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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Idaho

The best internet provider in Idaho is T-Mobile based on feedback in our annual customer satisfaction survey. It ranks best in nearly every category except in reliability where Verizon takes the top spot. Sparklight ranks in the top half of our charts for overall satisfaction, speed, reliability, and customer service. CenturyLink sits mostly in the bottom half of every category except for price, where it ranks far better than Sparklight.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Idaho.

That ranks Idaho 23rd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

Learn more about our methodology

Internet customer satisfaction in Idaho

 3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 23rd national ranking for customer satisfaction

$64.88 average price per payment for internet, per household

89.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
1,896,652 people

2.66 average people per household

$55,309 average income per household

44 average age per household

54% of population employed

90

4% higher than national average

Ranked 13th nationally

90

21% higher than national average

Ranked 9th nationally

97%

11% higher than national average

Ranked 42nd nationally

81%

3% higher than national average

Ranked 27th nationally

Average download speed
86.4 Mbps

36.79% lower than national average
Ranks 47th nationally

Average upload speed
45.6 Mbps

22% lower than national average
Ranks 36th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Idaho

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
TDS Telecom 170.14 Mbps 158.56 Mbps 71.01% View Plans for TDS Telecom
Ting 145.97 Mbps 126.16 Mbps 50.71% View Plans for Ting
Spectrum 142.69 Mbps 15.72 Mbps 48.9% View Plans for Spectrum
Cox Communications 141.9 Mbps 9.76 Mbps 95.73% View Plans for Cox Communications
Vyve Broadband 112.39 Mbps 27.79 Mbps 51.54% View Plans for Vyve Broadband
97% of people in Idaho have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 43rd nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
Satellite 174.52 Mbps 86.35% 98.52% See all providers for Satellite
Fixed Wireless 42.64 Mbps 93.11% 85.3% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Fiber 10081.6 Mbps 89.85% 71.94% See all providers for Fiber
DSL 61.32 Mbps 33.97% 68.11% See all providers for DSL
Cable 648.48 Mbps 13.95% 84.13% See all providers for Cable
5G Home 219.52 Mbps 53.41% 58.53% See all providers for 5G Home

Best cities for internet in Idaho

Cities in Idaho with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Post Falls 150.6 Mbps 76.45 Mbps 82% Ziply Fiber
Twin Falls 121.2 Mbps 35.53 Mbps 64% TDS Telecom
Eagle 119.48 Mbps 41.87 Mbps 51% Syringa Networks
Hayden 114.94 Mbps 23.58 Mbps 72% Spectrum
Moscow 114.09 Mbps 67.21 Mbps 54% Ziply Fiber
Pocatello 104.71 Mbps 46.94 Mbps 59% Syringa Networks
Idaho Falls 98.69 Mbps 48.24 Mbps 70% Direct Communications
Mountain Home 97.14 Mbps 9.25 Mbps 46% AT&T

Post Falls is the best city in Idaho for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Twin Falls and Eagle also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Idaho

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Emmett 7,694 100% 100% 100%
Coeur d'Alene 54,599 100% 100% 100%
Lucile 111 100% 100% 100%
Rockford Bay 306 100% 100% 100%
Boise 234,192 100% 100% 100%
Eagle 30,635 100% 100% 100%

Emmett is the most internet-connected city in Idaho. Emmett makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Emmett's residents also have access to three or more internet providersā€”an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Coeur d'Alene and Lucile also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Idaho

Boise

Population: 234,192

Median income: $74,356

96.72 Mbps
avg. download speed

48.56 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Cogent Communication

Meridian

Population: 119,872

Median income: $85,261

90.74 Mbps
avg. download speed

69.19 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
TDS Telecom

Nampa

Population: 102,598

Median income: $59,208

78.6 Mbps
avg. download speed

29.01 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
TDS Telecom

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

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