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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.140% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
BCIIDAHO 
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$58.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 2.920% |
| 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% |
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Safelink Internet
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$59.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.90%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 83706 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 83706 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.720% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.170% of those living in the 83706 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 83706 area, and 99.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 83706, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 83706 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 83706 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Boise’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 83706 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 83706 ZIP code, covering 98% 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, $54.56.
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, $1.24.
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 83706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 314 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 83706 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83706 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, $54.56.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boise, $1.24.
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 83706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 314 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 83706 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 83706 ZIP 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Boise, $54.56.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boise, $1.24.
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 83706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Boise's providers, 314 Mbps.
BCIIDAHO is the fastest internet provider in the 83706 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.920% of households in 83706. The next fastest internet provider in the 83706 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83706 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boise, $54.56.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83706 ZIP code, covering 6.140% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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