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Internet providers in Garden City, ID
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Garden City, ID internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.321% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Sparklight | $30 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.120% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company, Inc. | - | - | DSL | 2.051% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Safelink Internet | $59 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Garden City internet service at a glance
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 $30 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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $47.32.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $3.15.
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, 367 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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $47.32.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $3.15.
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, 367 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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $47.32.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garden City, $3.15.
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, 367 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 $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Garden City, $47.32.
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, Inc. also offers fiber internet in Garden City and is available to 4.120% of households.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
How can I lower my cable bill?
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.
How much speed do I need for streaming?
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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