Satellite TV in Idaho 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.

Idaho Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

Idaho Satellite Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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)

 

 

Satellite TV in Idaho

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like Sparklight for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Idaho 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. 80.58% of Idaho 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 northeast, southeast, northwest, south, east, central, and west of Idaho. State residents will likely have satellite TV options only in the southwest and north of the state.

 

Satellite Internet in Idaho

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 28 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of Idaho residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 28 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in Idaho?

  • Fiber is fastest for 7.82% of Idaho homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 71.60% of Idaho homes.
  • DSL is fastest for 5.16% of Idaho homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.84% of Idaho homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
29.61%
4
833 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
77.52%
5
966 Mbps
DSL Internet
89.20%
3
58 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
93.71%
16
39 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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