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Internet providers in 83204
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| Sparklight | $30 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| May, Bott et al. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 58% |
| May, Bott et al. | - | - | Cable | 58% |
| May, Bott et al. | - | - | DSL | 58% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Safelink Internet | $59 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 87% |
| SpeedConnect | $39.95 | 15 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 29% |
| AlwaysOn | - | - | Wireless | 7.926% |
*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?83204 internet service at a glance
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 83204 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 83204 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 58% of those living in the 83204 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 83204 area, and 96.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 83204, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 83204
The largest internet providers serving the 83204 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 83204 ZIP code, covering 61% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 95% of the area. Pocatello’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 83204 ZIP code.
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 most households in the 83204 ZIP code, covering 61% 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $46.27.
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 Pocatello, $3.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 83204 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 167 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 nearly all households in the 83204 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83204 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 Pocatello, $46.27.
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 Pocatello, $3.56.
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 83204 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 167 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 83204 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 83204 ZIP 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 Pocatello, $46.27.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pocatello, $3.56.
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 83204 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 167 Mbps.
Internet providers in 83204 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 83204?
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in the 83204 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 83204. The next fastest internet provider in the 83204 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 61% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 83204?
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in the 83204 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $46.27.
Is fiber internet available in 83204?
May, Bott et al. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83204 ZIP code, covering 58% of the city.
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Why is my internet slow today?
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.
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