Cable Internet Providers and TV Companies in Boise, ID

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In the Boise metro area there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 90.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

Cable Internet Service Provider in Boise

Sparklight | Cable

Availability:

90.11%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Boise metro area are not shown.

Boise Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

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1-844-784-2127

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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1-833-311-2117

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

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1-833-562-8571

Where in the Boise metro area is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key

Cable is available in 90.11% of the Boise metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Sparklight. Call one of the companies with service in the Boise metro area above to see who has service at your home.

How fast is cable internet in the Boise metro area?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Boise metro area.

Cable Internet Speed Key

The average Boise home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.11% of residents can get.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Boise metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Boise metro area you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.

• Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.54% of Boise homes.
• Cable is fastest for 88.33% of the city.
• DSL is fastest for 3.01%.
• Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.85%.
• Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Boise homes.

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Boise metro area, along with details on where in the Boise metro area and at what speeds.

Sparklight Cable in Boise, ID

Sparklight cable coverage

About 90.11%, or 555,613 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boise area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Boise metro area.

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Sparklight cable download speeds

Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boise metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise metro area can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boise customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sparklight customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

• 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sparklight cable upload speeds

In the Boise metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boise cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sparklight's Boise cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

• 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

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Boise Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Boise metro area or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in the Boise metro area compare to the rest of Idaho?

Cable internet speeds in the Boise metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Idaho: 966 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has greater cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 77.52% versus 90.11% in the Boise metro area.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Boise metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

What does cable internet look like in other cities?

Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.