| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.140% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2  | $50.00 | - | Cable | 28% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | DSL | 28% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| 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% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 28% |
*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 - 99.75%
2 providers - 95.39%
3 providers - 27.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 83401 ZIP code 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 83401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 26% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 83401 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 83401 area, and 95.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 83401, 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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| Rise Broadband | 24 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| Sparklight | 79 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 59 Mbps | 43 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Idaho Falls.
The largest internet providers serving the 83401 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 83401 ZIP code, covering 86% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 96% of the area. Idaho Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2, offers cable to around 28% of residents in the 83401 ZIP code.
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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 the 83401 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Idaho Falls, $52.70.
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 Idaho Falls, $0.84.
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 83401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Idaho Falls's providers, 329 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 nearly all households in the 83401 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83401 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 Idaho Falls, $52.70.
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 Idaho Falls, $0.84.
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 83401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Idaho Falls's providers, 329 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 Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 83401 ZIP code, covering 28% of the area.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83401 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Idaho Falls, $52.70.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Idaho Falls, $0.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 83401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Idaho Falls's providers, 329 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 83401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 83401 and the greater Idaho Falls area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Idaho Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Idaho Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 83401 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Idaho Falls may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Idaho Falls cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 83401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in 83401. The next fastest internet provider in the 83401 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 7.140% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83401 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Idaho Falls, $52.70.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83401 ZIP code, covering 28% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 83401 and is available to 7.140% of households.
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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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