
Internet providers in Boise, ID
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COVID Practices
Unlimited data allowance
AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.
Temporary speed upgrade
Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
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Installation practices
Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.
New TV plan
Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.
Installation practices
Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.
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Installation practices
Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.
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Installation practices
Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.
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 |
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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 | $59.99/mo. | Up to 25 Mbps | Satellite |
Viasat | $69.99/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.
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Our methodology
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 providersFastest internet in Boise
Provider | Speed | Plan name | Connection type |
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Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | Freedom Connection Gig | Fiber |
CTC | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber |
CenturyLink | 940 Mbps | Fiber Gigabit | Fiber |
*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.
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 |
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Sparklight | 100 Mbps | $39.00/mo. | Cable |
CTC | 20 Mbps | $39.95/mo. | DSL |
CenturyLink | Up to 100 Mbps | $50.00/mo. | DSL |
*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.

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

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
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Written by:
Laurie GarrisonAllconnect 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
Edited by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
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