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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.970% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2  | $50.00 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 77% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | 50 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 77% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | 50 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
| 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 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 65% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 20% |
*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 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.85%
2 providers - 98.83%
3 providers - 76.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 83201 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 83201 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 18% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.260% of those living in the 83201 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 83201 area, and 98.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 83201, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 83201 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 83201 ZIP code, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Pocatello’s third most-available internet provider, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2, offers cable to around 77% of residents in the 83201 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 83201 ZIP code, covering 74% 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 Pocatello, $53.42.
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 Pocatello, $0.85.
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 83201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pocatello'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in the 83201 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.42.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pocatello, $0.85.
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 83201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pocatello'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 offers broadband to most households in the 83201 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83201 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 Pocatello, $53.42.
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 Pocatello, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 83201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 329 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 83201 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 83201 and the greater Pocatello area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pocatello at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pocatello at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 83201 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 Pocatello 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 Pocatello cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 83201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 74% of households in 83201. The next fastest internet provider in the 83201 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 1.970% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83201 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.42.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83201 ZIP code, covering 77% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 83201 and is available to 1.970% of households.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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