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Internet providers in Rigby, ID

Rigby, ID internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 Mbps DSL 97%
Sparklight $50.00 200 - 940 Mbps Cable 99%
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 $50.00 50 - 100 Mbps Fiber-optic 12%
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 $50.00 50 - 20 Mbps Cable 12%
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 $50.00 50 - 20 Mbps DSL 12%
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Rigby internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Rigby 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 Rigby area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Rigby residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.510% of those living in Rigby.

There are eight internet providers serving the Rigby area, and 96.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rigby's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Rigby

Provider Download speed Upload speed Internet type
CenturyLink 43.0 Mbps 36.0 Mbps DSL
Rise Broadband 16.0 Mbps 6.0 Mbps Wireless
BCIIDAHO 24.0 Mbps 26.0 Mbps DSL
Sparklight 111.0 Mbps 18.0 Mbps Cable

Top high-speed internet providers in Rigby

The largest internet providers in Rigby are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 bringing DSL and cable options to Rigby.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Rigby residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Rigby’s third most-available internet provider, Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2, offers cable to around 12% of Rigby residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

97%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Rigby covering 97% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Rigby 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 Rigby, $53.99.

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 Rigby, $0.93.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rigby. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rigby's providers, 180 Mbps.

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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

99%

Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Rigby covering 99% of the area.

Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rigby 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 Rigby, $53.99.

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 Rigby, $0.93.

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 Rigby. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rigby's providers, 180 Mbps.

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Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 cable internet

Provider

Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2

Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

20 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

12%

Cable from Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 offers broadband to a limited number of households in Rigby covering 12% of the area.

Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rigby 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 Rigby, $53.99.

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 Rigby, $0.93.

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 Rigby. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rigby's providers, 180 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Rigby, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rigby, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rigby and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rigby at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rigby at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rigby residents, 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 Rigby 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 Rigby cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

BCIIDAHO is the fastest internet provider in Rigby with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.532% of households in Rigby. The next fastest internet provider in Rigby is BCIIDAHO, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.532% of the area.

Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Rigby with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rigby, $53.99.

Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rigby, covering 12% of the city. BCIIDAHO also offers fiber internet in Rigby and is available to 5.532% of households.

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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.