Shop the best Garden City internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.321% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Cambridge Telephone Company  | $39.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 4.120% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company | $39.95 | - | DSL | 2.051% |
| 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 | - | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 - 99.13%
3 providers - 6.17%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, 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 99% of Garden City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 6.410% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Garden City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
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 $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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| CenturyLink | 58 Mbps | 28 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Sparklight | 175 Mbps | 35 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.27.
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 Garden City, $1.09.
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 Garden City. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Garden City's providers, 331 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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, $51.27.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $1.09.
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 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, 331 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.27.
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 Garden City, $1.09.
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, 331 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Garden City with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Garden City. The next fastest internet provider in Garden City is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 5.321% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Garden City with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $51.27.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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