Idaho · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Idaho
Coverage in Idaho
- Homes in Idaho that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 79.4%
- Homes in Idaho that can get fiber
- 44.3%
- Homes in Idaho that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 45.6%
- Homes in Idaho that can get cable
- 68.7%
- Homes in Idaho that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 94.3%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Idaho that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 44.3% | 44.3% | 44.3% | 41.8% |
| Cable | 68.7% | 68.7% | 67.5% | 2% |
| DSL (copper) | 54.2% | 28.2% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 93.9% | 92.1% | 80.7% | 4.2% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 45.6% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in Idaho meets this rule in the current data. 44.3% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 1,000 Mbps down, 1,000 Mbps up, 57.6% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 45.6% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
22 wired and fixed wireless providers in Idaho
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (7)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 13.5% of homes |
| Ziply Fiber | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 6,000 Mbps | 6,000 Mbps | 12% of homes |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 10% of served locations* |
| Silver Star Communications | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 3.9% of homes |
| Project Mutual Telephone Cooperative Association Inc | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6% of homes |
| Direct Communications Rockland | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 2.5% of homes |
| Fatbeam | Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | 2% of homes |
Mainly cable (2)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 57.6% |
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 9% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 48.9% of served locations* |
Mainly fixed wireless (12)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 45.6% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 43.4% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 40.7% |
| Anthem Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 38% |
| White Cloud Communications | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 200 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 31.1% |
| Fybercom LLC | Fiber, Fixed wireless | Not reported | Not reported | 20.9% |
| Intermax Networks | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 10.6% |
| Wired or Wireless Inc | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 200 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 9.5% |
| Airbridge Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 6.7% |
| First Step Internet LLC | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 5.3% |
| AlwaysOn Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 4.1% |
| Wind Wireless | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2.6% |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Idaho?
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Largest cities in Idaho
- Boise CityPopulation 237,963
- MeridianPopulation 139,740
Questions about internet in Idaho
What internet providers serve Idaho?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 22 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Idaho. By share of homes covered: Sparklight (57.6%), T-Mobile Home Internet (45.6%), Rise Broadband (43.4%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (40.7%), Anthem Broadband (38%), White Cloud Communications (31.1%), Fybercom LLC (20.9%), TDS (13.5%), Ziply Fiber (12%), Intermax Networks (10.6%), Wired or Wireless Inc (9.5%), Spectrum (9%), Airbridge Broadband (6.7%), First Step Internet LLC (5.3%), AlwaysOn Internet (4.1%), Silver Star Communications (3.9%), Project Mutual Telephone Cooperative Association Inc (3.6%), Wind Wireless (2.6%), Direct Communications Rockland (2.5%) and Fatbeam (2%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: CenturyLink (48.9%) and Quantum Fiber (10%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Idaho?
Yes. 44.3% of homes in Idaho can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Sparklight, Anthem Broadband, White Cloud Communications, Fybercom LLC, TDS, Ziply Fiber, Intermax Networks, Quantum Fiber, Wired or Wireless Inc, Spectrum, Airbridge Broadband, First Step Internet LLC, Silver Star Communications, Project Mutual Telephone Cooperative Association Inc, Wind Wireless, Direct Communications Rockland and Fatbeam.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Idaho?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from Fybercom LLC over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Idaho?
45.6% of homes in Idaho can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Idaho can get 100 Mbps internet?
79.4% of homes in Idaho can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 94.3% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Idaho?
Leaving out satellite, Sparklight covers the largest share: 57.6% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Idaho?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (100%) report satellite service to homes in Idaho.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.