| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.650% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2  | $50.00 | - | Cable | 22% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | DSL | 22% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| 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 | 22% |
*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 - 98.02%
2 providers - 95.82%
3 providers - 21.61%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 83404 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 83404 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 20% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 83404 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 83404 area, and 95.82% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 83404, 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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| Sparklight | 75 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 22 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 79 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Idaho Falls.
The largest internet providers serving the 83404 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 most in the 83404 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 22% of residents in the 83404 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 83404 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 83404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% 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 83404 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83404 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 83404 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 83404 ZIP code, covering 22% of the area.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83404 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 83404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 22% 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 83404 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 83404 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 83404 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 83404 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 81% of households in 83404. The next fastest internet provider in the 83404 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 4.650% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83404 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 83404 ZIP code, covering 22% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 83404 and is available to 4.650% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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