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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.249% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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% |
Safelink Internet  | $59.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| LinOra | - | - | Wireless | 1.378% |
*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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 97.86%
3 providers - 0.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Caldwell 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 Caldwell area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Caldwell residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.790% of those living in Caldwell.
There are seven internet providers serving the Caldwell area, and 97.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Caldwell's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 22.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Rise Broadband | 28.0 Mbps | 10.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Viasat | 14.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Sparklight | 132.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 81.0 Mbps | 38.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Caldwell.
The largest internet providers in Caldwell are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Caldwell.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Caldwell residents, covering 61% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Caldwell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Caldwell residents.
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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 most households in Caldwell covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Caldwell 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 Caldwell, $53.99.
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 Caldwell, $1.10.
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 Caldwell. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Caldwell's providers, 367 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 Caldwell covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Caldwell 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 Caldwell, $53.99.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Caldwell, $1.10.
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 Caldwell. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Caldwell's providers, 367 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 Caldwell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Caldwell 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 Caldwell, $53.99.
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 Caldwell, $1.10.
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 Caldwell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Caldwell's providers, 367 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Caldwell with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 61% of households in Caldwell. The next fastest internet provider in Caldwell is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 1.249% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Caldwell with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Caldwell, $53.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Caldwell, covering 1.249% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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