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The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Boise, ID, your best bet is CenturyLink, covering ~86% of the city with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. However, if Quantum Fiber is available at your address, it can be the better, faster pick where its network reaches; the provider covers ~23% of the city, with fastest filed speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. The neighborhood picture is more mixed: Quantum Fiber leads North End, ZIP 83702, at 49.3%, while Sparklight reaches 41.6%, and Southeast Boise leans heavily toward Sparklight at 70.0%, with Quantum Fiber at 26.5%. West Boise, ZIP 83704, also favors Sparklight at 59.9%, but Quantum Fiber reaches 20.7% and TDS Telecom reaches 4.4% there with fiber speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. In the East End and around Boise State University, student apartments may have a different building-level lineup than nearby houses, so ask whether the connection is fiber, cable, or older copper before signing up. CenturyLink’s basic copper tier reaches ~20% of the city at speeds up to 100/10 Mbps, which may be less comfortable for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Fixed wireless from White Cloud Communications is another terrestrial option, reaching ~51.1% of the city with speeds up to 200/50 Mbps. Coverage can change street by street, especially near Gowen Field, so confirm the exact address and the actual in-building connection.
Best plan here: Fiber internet with unlimited data (speeds up to 940 Mbps) — faster than 93% of all internet options in Idaho
- Fiber internet with unlimited data (speeds up to 940 Mbps)Fiber940 MbpsDownload93Our score$75Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
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Excellent
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THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
CenturyLink is a top-tier option in Boise, with a 93/100 Speed Score above the city average of 74. Its fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload for $75/mo, but it is available to 20.5% of the city, so confirm fiber availability at your address.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is an excellent choice for Boise addresses that can get its fiber service, but that high-quality option is not widely available. The fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and upload for $75/mo, with a Speed Score of 93/100, and reaches 20.5% of the city, so check your address before counting on these speeds.
Available Plans
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White Cloud Communications
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans start at $59.99 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 96% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Fiber is a top-tier option for demanding use, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload and a 96/100 Speed Score. White Cloud also offers licensed fixed wireless with up to 200 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload and a 77/100 Speed Score, which is adequate for everyday use but can be more affected by local conditions than fiber. Availability is address-dependent, and fiber reaches just 0.1% of Boise, so check which technology is available at your address before choosing the faster plan.
About White Cloud Communications
Fiber is White Cloud Communications’ standout option for smooth streaming, gaming, video calls, and working from home, with up to 1000 Mbps down and 1000 Mbps up (Speed Score: 96/100). However, fiber reaches only 0.1% of census blocks, so it is highly address-dependent; the broader licensed fixed wireless option reaches 51.0% and offers up to 200 Mbps down and 50 Mbps up, but it may feel limiting for households with several heavy users, so check your address for fiber first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 91% of all internet options in Idaho
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload83Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
5G fixed wireless is a practical choice for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices, though real-world performance can vary with network conditions. Verizon’s 5G Home Plus offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 91/100, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a score of 83/100. Both plans are available to 52.3% of Boise, so verify service at your address before choosing this competitive above-average option.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is an adequate option for streaming, video calls, and many busy-home needs, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload on its fastest plan, though performance can vary by location. 5G Home Plus costs $45/mo promotional, then $70/mo, while 5G Home costs $35/mo promotional, then $60/mo, and both are available to 52.3% of Boise, so check your address before counting on Verizon.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Quantum Fiber 3 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in Idaho
- Quantum Fiber 3 Gig$65/mo promotional rate, then $100/moFiber3,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$65Per month
- Quantum Fiber 2 Gig$70/mo promotional rate, then $100/moFiber2,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$70Per month
- Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig$45/mo promotional rate, then $80/moFiber940 MbpsDownload93Our score$45Per month
- Simply Fiber Internet 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload83Our score$30Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Fiber’s low latency and equal upload/download capacity make it an excellent choice for streaming, gaming, video calls, and busy households. Quantum Fiber offers speeds up to 3000 Mbps both ways and has a headline Speed Score of 98/100, above Boise’s city average of 74, making it a top-tier option. Address-level availability still matters: the 940 Mbps / 1 Gig plan has a 93/100 Speed Score and is available to 23.4% of Boise, so confirm that fiber service reaches your home before choosing it.
About Quantum Fiber
Fiber service is excellent for everyday browsing, streaming, working from home, gaming, and multiple connected devices, and Quantum Fiber offers symmetrical plans up to 3000 Mbps both ways. Availability is address-dependent: the 940 Mbps / 1 Gig plan reaches 23.4% of Boise and the 2 Gig plan reaches 21.2%, while the 3000 Mbps plan reaches 0.6%, so check your address to see which strong fiber option and promotional price you can get.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 83% of all internet options in Idaho
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload83Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload83Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Households that need fast everyday service for streaming, work, and multiple connected devices may find T-Mobile competitive, with 5G fixed wireless plans scoring 83/100, above Boise’s city average of 74, and offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload on All-In or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload on Rely. Fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, and both plans are available to 28.7% of Boise, so confirm your address before choosing.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that need solid everyday internet, with 5G fixed wireless plans offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload, plus a lower-cost option offering up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload. These are adequate fixed-wireless choices rather than fiber or cable, and because they are available to 28.7% of Boise, check your address first and compare fiber or cable if your household needs consistently low-latency service for demanding work, gaming, or many simultaneous users.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fatbeam
Speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 97% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Fatbeam is a top-tier option in Boise, with fiber earning a 97/100 speed score, well above the city’s average top speed score of 74. Its plan offers up to 2,000 Mbps download and up to 2,000 Mbps upload, but fiber availability is limited to 1.9% of the city, so confirm that your address is covered.
About Fatbeam
Fatbeam is a great choice for demanding home internet use, but it is not broadly available across Boise. Its fiber plan reaches 1.9% of census blocks and offers up to 2000 Mbps both ways with a 97/100 Speed Score, so check your address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: 1Gig Fiber Internet — faster than 96% of all internet options in Idaho
- 1Gig Fiber InternetFiber1,000 MbpsDownload96Our score$49.99Per month
Source: TDS Telecom official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
At $49.99/mo, TDS Telecom’s fiber plan offers strong value with up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, backed by a 96/100 Speed Score. That makes it an excellent choice and a top-tier option in Boise, where its score is above the city average of 74. Fiber availability depends on your address, and this plan is available to 5.1% of Boise, so check your address to confirm access to these speeds.
About TDS Telecom
At $49.99/mo, TDS Telecom offers excellent value here with fiber speeds of up to 1000 Mbps both ways and a 96/100 speed score, making it a strong choice for streaming, work, gaming, and multiple users. Fiber availability is limited to 5.1% of Boise, so check your address to see whether this high-performance option is available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Zito Media
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans start at $49.95 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 96% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Zito Media is a strong choice in Boise, led by a top-tier fiber plan. Fiber offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload with a 96/100 Speed Score, but it covers 1.1% of the city, so your address determines whether you can get it. Where fiber is unavailable, its cable plan remains a reliable choice with up to 1000 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload, and an 83/100 Speed Score.
About Zito Media
Zito Media is a strong option at eligible addresses, especially for households that can get its fiber service. Fiber offers up to 1000 Mbps down and 1000 Mbps up with a 96/100 Speed Score but reaches only 1.1% of census blocks, while cable reaches 3.1% and offers up to 1000 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up with an 83/100 Speed Score, so check your address if fast upload performance matters.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: 300 Mbps Internet — faster than 78% of all internet options in Idaho
- 300 Mbps Internet$24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/moCable300 MbpsDownload78Our score$24.95Per month
Source: Sparklight official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Households that need reliable service for streaming, work, and everyday use will find Sparklight’s cable offering a solid option. Its plan provides up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 78/100, above Boise’s city average of 74. The plan is available to 72.0% of Boise, so confirm availability at your address before signing up.
About Sparklight
Smaller households that want reliable internet for streaming, video calls, browsing, and everyday work should find Sparklight’s cable plan a solid option, with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo. It is available to 72.0% of Boise, so check your address to confirm service before relying on this good cable option.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 71% of all internet options in Idaho
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload45Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload45Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Satellite internet can handle everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities. Starlink’s Residential – Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, with a Speed Score of 71/100 and availability across 100.0% of Boise. That score is below Boise’s 74 average, and the 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans score 45/100, so check other options at your address if low latency and consistent performance are priorities.
About Starlink
Satellite internet makes Starlink broadly available for everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency can be frustrating for competitive gaming, video calls, and other real-time uses. The fastest plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, while the 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans cost $85/mo and $55/mo, respectively, and all are shown as available to 100.0% of Boise; check whether fiber or cable is available at your address first, since those technologies are usually a better fit for modern needs.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 91% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
For the monthly price, the value is strongest when it buys fiber, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload and a 91/100 Speed Score, above the Boise average top speed score of 74. That fiber option reaches only 0.2% of Boise, so your address may instead qualify for copper or cable plans ranging from up to 10/1 Mbps to 100/20 Mbps, with scores from 14/100 to 51/100. Those lower-scoring connections offer limited performance compared with alternatives, so check what else is available at your address if fiber is not an option.
About RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
For the monthly price you are quoted, the value varies widely: the up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload fiber plan is an excellent option, but it reaches just 0.2% of census blocks. Elsewhere, the provider mainly offers cable up to 50 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload across 2.3% of census blocks, plus slower copper plans, so check for fiber or another faster provider first because the address-dependent fallback options may not be enough for modern streaming, video calls, and multiple users.
Available Plans
Cable
Copper
Copper
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Copper
Copper
Silver Star Communications
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 72% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Excellent
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Because the monthly price is not provided here, value depends on what your quote buys: the best listed plan is fiber with up to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up for a Speed Score of 72. That fiber option reaches 0.8% of Boise, so your address determines whether you can get it or one of the slower copper plans. Copper options offer up to 50 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up with a score of 40, up to 40 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with a score of 39, or up to 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up with a score of 14, so consider checking other providers first because performance is limited compared with alternatives.
About Silver Star Communications
At the monthly price you’re quoted, Silver Star Communications offers up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload on fiber, a good-value option for many everyday households, but that plan reaches just 0.8% of census blocks. Elsewhere, its copper options top out at up to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, with slower choices of up to 40 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload or up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, so check your address for fiber first because the fallback service may be limiting for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 69% of all internet options in Idaho
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload31Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload9Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its satellite connection earns a 31/100 Speed Score, below Boise’s 74 average. Fusion is available to 100.0% of Boise, yet satellite’s higher latency and limited performance make it worth checking which other technologies reach your address first, especially for gaming, video calls, or multiple users.
About HughesNet
Starting at $39.99/mo, HughesNet buys you up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload on Lite, while $49.99/mo Select offers up to 50 Mbps and $94.99/mo Fusion up to 100 Mbps, so the price mainly pays for broad satellite availability rather than top-tier performance. The plans are available to 100.0% of Boise, but satellite’s higher latency and below-average speed scores make HughesNet better for basic use, so check your address for faster fiber, cable, or other options first, especially for streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Speed Score: Faster than 53% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Copper connections are best for basic internet use, but Ziply Fiber’s fastest listed plan offers up to 115 Mbps download and 7 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 53/100, indicating limited performance compared with alternatives. That plan is listed for 0.1% of Boise, so verify your address and consider checking other providers first, especially if you have multiple users or demanding online activities.
About Ziply Fiber
Copper internet is mainly suitable for basic browsing and light streaming, with Ziply’s fastest plan offering up to 115 Mbps download and 7 Mbps upload. The fastest tier covers 0.1% of census blocks, so check your address for faster options first, since these below-average copper speeds may not be enough for households with several people streaming, gaming, or working from home.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
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Anthem Broadband
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Slower than 51% of all internet options in Idaho
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Fixed wireless is generally adequate for basic browsing and streaming, though it can be less consistent than wired connections. Anthem Broadband’s best plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 49/100, while its 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload plan scores 31/100, indicating limited performance compared with alternatives. The 100/20 Mbps plan covers 2.4% of Boise, so check your address and consider checking other providers first.
About Anthem Broadband
Fixed wireless can support basic browsing and streaming, but it may experience performance issues, and Anthem Broadband’s faster plan is below average at up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload (Speed Score: 49/100). That plan reaches 2.4% of Boise census blocks, while the fallback offers only up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload (Speed Score: 31/100) across 0.2%, so check your address for the faster option first, since either plan may be limiting for a busy household.
Available Plans
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 85% of all internet options in Idaho
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload15Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload9Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Boise
Viasat is a limited choice for performance in Boise, so check what other providers are available at your address first. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55↓/4↑ Mbps for $69.99/mo, with a Speed Score of 15/100 and availability to 88.7% of the city. That score is below the city average of 74, while Viasat Unleashed is slower at up to 34↓/4↑ Mbps with a 9/100 score for $99.99/mo.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in Boise, not a first choice for modern internet needs, because its satellite plans offer up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload or up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload, with low Speed Scores of 15/100 and 9/100. Check your address for faster cable or fiber service first, especially if you need reliable video calls, streaming, gaming, or internet for several people.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Boise
All 19 product lines from the 9 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 19 plans
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Sparklight300 Mbps Internet$24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo300 MbpsDownload78Our score$24.95$45Per month~72%CoverageCable
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$45$70Per month~52.3%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload45Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload45Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload83Our score$35$60Per month~52.3%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload31Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload83Our score$50$60Per month~28.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileAll-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo498 MbpsDownload83Our score$70$80Per month~28.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Quantum FiberQuantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig$45/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo940 MbpsDownload93Our score$45$80Per month~23.4%CoverageFiber
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Boise
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Start with Sparklight’s 300 Mbps Internet at $24.95/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 72.0% of Boise.
For Boise State University households, a 300 Mbps cable option reaches 72.0% citywide.
Check first: Check each rental address; 72.0% plan reach does not guarantee service at every address.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Quantum Fiber’s 940 Mbps / 1 Gig plan where available; it reaches 23.4% of Boise.
The ZIP data lists Quantum Fiber at 49.3% in North End and 16.3% in ZIP 83707.
Check first: Confirm fiber at the exact address; the 940 Mbps plan’s 23.4% reach is not universal.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Quantum Fiber’s 2 Gig plan where available; its 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber reaches 21.2%.
Its fiber footprint is 21.2%, while TDS’s 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 5%.
Check first: Verify address eligibility before prioritizing upload capacity; neither fiber footprint covers Boise universally.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps at $55/mo promotional starting rate; 100 Mbps reaches 100.0% of Boise.
Satellite options provide the broadest listed city coverage: Starlink and HughesNet each reach 100.0%.
Check first: Confirm the exact address and plan; citywide coverage figures are not address-level guarantees.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Boise
North End
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber where available.
Quantum Fiber leads North End at 49.3%, with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber listed.
Southeast Boise
Sparklight is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Sparklight leads Southeast Boise at 70.0%, with 1,000/50 Mbps cable listed.
West Boise
Sparklight is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Sparklight covers 59.9% of West Boise; Quantum Fiber follows at 20.7%.
Gowen Field
Sparklight is currently the strongest option for Cable-first households.
Sparklight covers 58.4% of Gowen Field, while Quantum Fiber reaches 36.9%.
Boise Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Boise?
TDS Telecom is Boise’s fastest listed provider at 8,000/8,000 Mbps over fiber, reaching about 5% of the city. Address checks matter because Quantum Fiber’s 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber reaches 21.2%, while Sparklight’s 1,000/50 Mbps cable reaches about 72%.
Can I get fiber internet in Boise?
Yes—Quantum Fiber’s 200 Mbps fiber plan reaches 23.4% of Boise, while its 2,000 Mbps fiber reaches 21.2%. Availability varies by address: Quantum Fiber covers 49.3% of North End and 36.9% of Gowen Field in the ZIP data.
Which internet plan is cheapest in Boise?
Sparklight 300 Mbps Internet is Boise’s cheapest listed plan at a promotional starting rate of $24.95/mo for 300 Mbps, reaching 72.0% of the city. Confirm address eligibility before ordering, because the 72.0% figure describes citywide plan reach rather than every address.
What internet speeds can I get in Boise if I need gigabit service?
Boise lists gigabit-class options including Sparklight’s 1,000/50 Mbps cable reaching about 72%, Quantum Fiber’s 940 Mbps plan reaching 23.4%, and TDS Telecom’s 1,000 Mbps fiber reaching 5.1%. Compare the exact address because these technology and plan footprints are much smaller than some providers’ overall coverage.
What internet providers cover Boise’s North End?
Quantum Fiber is the North End’s top listed provider at 49.3% coverage, with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber shown there. Sparklight follows at 41.6%; CenturyLink is listed at 5.1% for 1,000/1,000 Mbps fiber, while Quantum Fiber has 2.1% for 940/940 Mbps.
How We Analyze Internet in Boise
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Boise report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Boise
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.