| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2  | $50.00 | - | Cable | 58% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | DSL | 58% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 58% |
| 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 | 87% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 29% |
| Always On High Speed Internet | $58.00 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 7.930% |
*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 - 98.36%
2 providers - 96.55%
3 providers - 53.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, 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 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 39% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.850% 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 $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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| CenturyLink | 42 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 19 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| Sparklight | 87 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pocatello.
The largest internet providers serving the 83204 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 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, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2, offers cable to around 58% of residents in the 83204 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 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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.37.
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, $0.94.
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 83204 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 165 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 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 $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.37.
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 Pocatello, $0.94.
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 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, 165 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 about half of households in the 83204 ZIP code, covering 58% of the area.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2’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 Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.37.
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, $0.94.
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 83204 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pocatello's providers, 165 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 83204 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 83204 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 83204 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 83204 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 61% of households in 83204. The next fastest internet provider in the 83204 ZIP code is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 83204 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pocatello, $53.37.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83204 ZIP code, covering 58% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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