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Star, ID internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL79%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic30%
Sparklight $45.00 200 - 940 MbpsCable97%
Cambridge Telephone Company $39.95 -Fiber-optic5.571%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Star internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    940 Mbps

    Provider: CenturyLink

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5982

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 96.64%

    3 providers - 5.57%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 0.410%

    Fiber - 5.990%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Star 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 Star area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Star residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.990% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Star, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are seven internet providers serving the Star area, and 96.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Star's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Star

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
CenturyLink 57 Mbps 25 Mbps DSL
Sparklight 131 Mbps 18 Mbps Cable
Rise Broadband 45 Mbps 15 Mbps Wireless

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Star.

Compare Star internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Star – 104 Mbps

    ID – 99 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Star – 17 Mbps

    ID – 35 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Star.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Star

The largest internet providers in Star are CenturyLink and Sparklight bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Star.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Star residents, covering 79% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 30% of the area. Star’s third most-available internet provider, Sparklight, offers cable to around 97% of Star residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

79%

*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 Star covering 79% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Star 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 Star, $51.27.

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 Star, $1.14.

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 Star. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Star's providers, 319 Mbps.

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CenturyLink fiber-optic internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

30%

*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.

Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Star covering 30% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Star than other internet types.

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Star, $51.27.

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 Star, $1.14.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Star. These download speeds are available to 30% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Star's providers, 319 Mbps.

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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$45/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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 Star covering 97% of the area.

Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Star 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 Star, $51.27.

Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Star, $1.14.

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 Star. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Star's providers, 319 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

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

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

Internet provider frequently asked questions

CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Star with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in Star. The next fastest internet provider in Star is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 30% of the area.

Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Star with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Star, $51.27.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Star, covering 30% of the city. Cambridge Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Star and is available to 5.571% of households.

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.

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.

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.

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