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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Idaho

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Idaho.

That ranks Idaho 23rd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

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Internet customer satisfaction in Idaho

3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating

23rd national ranking for customer satisfaction

$64.88 average price per payment for internet, per household

89.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
1,896,652 people

2.67 average people per household

$57,188 average income per household

43 average age per household

55% of population employed

Households with a computer 0%

4% higher than national average

Ranked 12th nationally

Population with access to fiber internet 90%

28% lower than national average

Ranked 50th nationally

Population with access to 3 or more internet providers 83%

83%

4% higher than national average

Ranked 50th nationally

Households with a broadband internet subscription 81%

81%

3% higher than national average

Ranked 27th nationally

Average download speed
83.9 Mbps

37.36% lower than national average
Ranks 47th nationally

Average upload speed
45.2 Mbps

32.46% lower than national average
Ranks 34th nationally

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Fastest internet providers in Idaho

Provider	Avg download speed	Avg upload speed	Availability	Order online
TDS Telecom	167.33 Mbps	157.14 Mbps	71.01%	View Plans for TDS Telecom
Spectrum	138.94 Mbps	15.32 Mbps	92.27%	View Plans for Spectrum
Cox Communications	138.85 Mbps	9.52 Mbps	95.98%	View Plans for Cox Communications
Ting	117.81 Mbps	95.47 Mbps	46.18%	View Plans for Ting

83% of people in Idaho have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 49th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type	Avg download speed	% of people with access	% availability	Learn more
5G Home	243.71 Mbps	71.38%	98.99%	See all providers
Cable	729 Mbps	61.12%	74.33%	See all providers
DSL	98.08 Mbps	51.73%	85.61%	See all providers
Fiber	1566.3 Mbps	54.01%	78.21%	See all providers
Fixed Wireless	29.33 Mbps	81.82%	87.01%	See all providers
LTE Home	99 Mbps	13.86%	99%	See all providers
Satellite	64.42 Mbps	82.57%	100%	See all providers

Best cities for internet in Idaho

Cities in Idaho with the fastest internet

City	Avg download speed	Avg upload speed	Fiber availability	Fastest provider
Post Falls	146.67 Mbps	73.59 Mbps	69%	Ziply Fiber
Hailey	132.48 Mbps	10.32 Mbps	67%	Cox Communications
Hayden	115.08 Mbps	20.35 Mbps	52%	Spectrum
Twin Falls	104.6 Mbps	28.63 Mbps	54%	Verizon Home Internet
Moscow	101.02 Mbps	59.48 Mbps	43%	Ziply Fiber
Pocatello	100.46 Mbps	46.13 Mbps	55%	Syringa Networks
Lewiston	95.92 Mbps	19.22 Mbps	9%	First Step Internet
Star	95.31 Mbps	23.92 Mbps	75%	Verizon Wireless

Post Falls is the best city in Idaho for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Hailey and Hayden also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Idaho

City	Population	Percent with access to high speed internet	Percent with access to fiber internet	Percent with access to 3+ providers
Boise	257,601	100%	100%	100%
Caldwell	73,107	100%	100%	100%
Idaho Falls	110,957	100%	100%	100%
Nampa	118,691	100%	60%	100%
Garden City	23,109	100%	100%	100%
Pocatello	81,086	100%	23%	100%
Lucile	111	100%	100%	100%
Kuna	28,678	100%	100%	100%

Boise is the most internet-connected city in Idaho. Boise makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Boise's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Caldwell and Idaho Falls also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Idaho

Boise

Population: 257,601

Median income: $74,356

93.94 Mbps
avg. download speed

46.87 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

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