Satellite TV in Boise is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.
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Boise Satellite Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Satellite TV in Boise
DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like Sparklight for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Boise residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 90.99% of the Boise metro area homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.
Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the northwest, southeast, southwest, south, west, north, central, and east of the Boise metro area. City residents will likely have satellite TV options only in the northeast of the city.
Satellite Internet in Boise, ID
Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 10 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of Boise residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.
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What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in the Boise metro area?
- Fiber is fastest for 2.54% of Boise homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.33% of Boise homes.
- DSL is fastest for 3.01% of Boise homes.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.85% of Boise homes.
Alternatives to Satellite Service
Technology |
Availability |
Number of providers |
Avg. Speed |
Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fiber TV & Internet |
43.83% |
2 |
785 Mbps |
|
Cable TV & Internet |
90.11% |
1 |
1,000 Mbps |
|
DSL Internet |
94.29% |
2 |
82 Mbps |
|
Fixed Wireless Internet |
94.12% |
5 |
38 Mbps |
|
Satellite TV & Internet |
100% |
Many |
15 Mbps |
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like Sparklight to make sure customers get the best service available.
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