Internet providers in Garden City, ID
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Garden City, ID internet providers
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CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.321% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.120% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 2.051% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Safelink Internet | $59.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 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. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?Garden City internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
10949
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.13%
3 providers - 6.17%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Garden City 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 Garden City area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Garden City residents. DSL 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 9.440% of those living in Garden City.
There are seven internet providers serving the Garden City area, and 99.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Garden City's seven internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Garden City
The largest internet providers in Garden City are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Garden City.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Garden City residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Garden City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Garden City 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Garden City covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Garden City 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.80.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $1.18.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Garden City. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Garden City's providers, 543 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Garden City covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Garden City 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 Garden City, $51.80.
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 Garden City, $1.18.
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 Garden City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Garden City's providers, 543 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Garden City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Garden City 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.80.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $1.18.
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 Garden City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Garden City's providers, 543 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Garden City?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Garden City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.321% of households in Garden City. The next fastest internet provider in Garden City is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Garden City?
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Garden City with plans starting at $45/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.80.
Is fiber internet available in Garden City?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Garden City, covering 5.321% of the city. Cambridge Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Garden City and is available to 4.120% of households.
Is cable or DSL better?
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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What's a good internet speed for my home?
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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