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Project Mutual Telephone 
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$49.95 | 5 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Safelink Internet
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$59.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 50% |
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Project Mutual Telephone
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$49.95 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 39% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 4.497% |
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All Above Satellite
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$89.00 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.882% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.16%
3 providers - 0.05%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rupert 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 Rupert area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Rupert residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 71% of those living in Rupert.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rupert area, and 98.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rupert's eight internet providers, 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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| Project Mutual Telephone | 55.0 Mbps | 39.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Sparklight | 110.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rupert.
The largest internet providers in Rupert are Project Mutual Telephone, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rupert.
DSL internet from Project Mutual Telephone is available to nearly all Rupert residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 98% of the area. Rupert’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rupert residents.
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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 Project Mutual Telephone offers broadband to all households in Rupert covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Project Mutual Telephone uses telephone lines in Rupert 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 Project Mutual Telephone start at $49.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rupert, $58.98.
Project Mutual Telephone customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $9.99 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rupert, $1.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Project Mutual Telephone offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Rupert. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rupert's providers, 154 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 nearly all households in Rupert covering 98% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rupert residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rupert, $58.98.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rupert, $1.25.
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 Rupert. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rupert's providers, 154 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rupert covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rupert 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Rupert, $58.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rupert, $1.25.
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 Rupert. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rupert's providers, 154 Mbps.
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Rupert with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Rupert. The next fastest internet provider in Rupert is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 50% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Rupert with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rupert, $58.98.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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