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Internet providers in Blackfoot, ID
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Blackfoot, ID internet providers
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CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Sparklight | $30 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
May, Bott et al. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 27% |
May, Bott et al. | - | - | Cable | 27% |
May, Bott et al. | - | - | DSL | 27% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Safelink Internet | $59 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
SpeedConnect | $39.95 | 15 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 19% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Blackfoot internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Blackfoot residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in Blackfoot.
There are eight internet providers serving the Blackfoot area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Blackfoot's eight internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Blackfoot
The largest internet providers in Blackfoot are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Blackfoot.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Blackfoot residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Blackfoot’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Blackfoot residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Blackfoot covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Blackfoot 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Blackfoot, $46.27.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Blackfoot, $3.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Blackfoot. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Blackfoot's providers, 167 Mbps.

Sparklight cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Blackfoot covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Blackfoot residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Blackfoot, $46.27.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Blackfoot, $3.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Blackfoot. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blackfoot's providers, 167 Mbps.

HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Blackfoot covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Blackfoot where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Blackfoot, $46.27.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Blackfoot, $3.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Blackfoot. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Blackfoot's providers, 167 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Blackfoot?
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Blackfoot with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Blackfoot. The next fastest internet provider in Blackfoot is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 90% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Blackfoot?
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Blackfoot with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Blackfoot, $46.27.
Is fiber internet available in Blackfoot?
May, Bott et al. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Blackfoot, covering 27% of the city.
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