The average monthly internet bill in Idaho is $69.23 which is well below the average of $75.
Depending on where you live in Idaho you can connect via traditional broadband cable, super-fast fiber optic cable, mobile fixed wireless 5G or 4GE, satellite internet, or via DSL internet over phone lines. Fiber optic cable is the fastest internet possible and tends to be available in metropolitan areas but some regional providers also offer it.
Idaho has more than 50 Internet Service Providers (ISPS) including the partial list below.
Speeds are the maximum available at the entry level plan. Where a range is shown, the higher speed may be attached to a more expensive plan. Some providers require contracts. Data allocations can be unlimited or capped. Larger households or heavy users may need unlimited data. Some providers quote plan rates that are part of a promotion. When the promotion ends rates can increase, sometimes dramatically. Check directly with providers to confirm service options at your address. Plan details can change. Rates excludes additional fees and taxes and may require autopay plus paperless billing:
- CenturyLink offers fiber plans starting at $50/mo. for 940 Mbps (similar to 1 Gbps).
- COX offers fiber internet starting at $49.99/mo. for 100 Mbps, $69.00/mo. for 250 Mbps, $109.99/mo. for 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps), $149.99/mo. for 2 Gbps. Includes 1.25 TB (1280 GB) of data.
- Fybercom Fixed Wireless or Fiber plans start at 46.99/mo. for up to 10 Mbps; up to $119/mo. for 1 Gbps.
- Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless plans start at $69/mo. for up to 25 Mbps, up to $136/mo. for up to 1 Gbps.
- Optimum plans start at $30/mo. for 100 Mbps up to $80/mo. for (40 Mbps (1 Gbps).
- Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless Plans start as low as $27 for 25 Mbps of speed up to $75 for 50 Mbps.
- Sparklight Cable or Fiber plans start at $39/mo. for either 25-300 Mbps (cable) or 1 Gbps (fiber), up to $85/mo. for 940 Mbps (cable).
- Spectrum Cable plans start at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 300 Mbps, up to $89.99/mo. for speeds up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
- T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Fixed Wireless: Plans are $50/mo. for the internet via 5G (5th Generation) cellular network; up to 245 Mbps.
- Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless plans start at $49.95/mo. for up to 4 Mbps; up to $99.95/mo. for up to 100 Mbps.
- Xfinity (Comcast) offers internet plans starting at $34.99/mo. for 50 Mbps up to $79.99/mo. for speeds up to 1200 Mbps (1.2 Gbps); in some locations, options for 5 Gbps. One-year contract.
- Satellite Internet providers include HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink: HughesNet and Viasat require 2-year contracts starting at about $65/mo. with speeds up to 25 Mbps but higher speeds of 100-150 Mbps are available in more expensive plans depending on location. Starlink has no contract and costs $115/mo. with speeds of 25-220 Mbps depending on location and network conditions.
Households that qualify for the government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can request a discount from the provider. Most major providers comply with it but not all. The FCC website has a list of ISPs that comply.
