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Internet providers in Buhl, ID

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Buhl, ID internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $49.00 20 - 40 MbpsDSL97%
Sparklight $45.00 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $49.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Safelink Internet $59.00 -Wireless100%
Viasat $50.00 12 - 5 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 27, 2022.

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Buhl internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Sparklight

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    4120

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 96.83%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 97%

    Fiber - 0.000%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Buhl 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 Buhl area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Buhl residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Buhl, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are six internet providers serving the Buhl area, and 96.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Buhl's six internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Buhl

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Filer Mutual Telephone Co 57 Mbps 29 Mbps Wireless
CenturyLink 115 Mbps 78 Mbps DSL
Sparklight 90 Mbps 13 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buhl.

Compare Buhl internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Buhl – 24 Mbps

    ID – 100 Mbps

    U.S. – 125 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Buhl – 16 Mbps

    ID – 36 Mbps

    U.S. – 45 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buhl.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Buhl

The largest internet providers in Buhl are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Buhl.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Buhl residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Buhl’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Buhl residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$49/mo.
Max download speed

40 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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 27, 2022.

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Buhl covering 97% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Buhl 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 $49/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Buhl, $53.82.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buhl, $1.06.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 40 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Buhl. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Buhl's providers, 216 Mbps.

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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$45/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 27, 2022.

Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Buhl covering 100% of the area.

Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Buhl residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buhl, $53.82.

Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buhl, $1.06.

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 Buhl. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buhl's providers, 216 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 27, 2022.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Buhl covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Buhl 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Buhl, $53.82.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buhl, $1.06.

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 Buhl. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Buhl's providers, 216 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Buhl with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Buhl. The next fastest internet provider in Buhl is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 40 Mbps to 97% of the area.

Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Buhl with plans starting at $45/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Buhl, $53.82.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

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