12 Best Internet Providers in Ada County, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ada County, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ada County, ID?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Ada County based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ada County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 30.99% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ada County, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ada County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ada County Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ada County residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Idaho, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 77.1% coverage in Ada County.

At a national level, based on 1361 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTC Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ada County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ada County, the fastest internet in the county comes from TDS.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ada County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Fatbeam	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	2,000 Mbps
	Silver Star	1,000 Mbps
	White Cloud	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	CTC Telecom	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ada County

Based on data reported by Ada County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ada County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ada County?

Idaho customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ada County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ada County, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ada County

Ada County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Ada County below, including the metrics used and how Ada County compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Ada County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ada County	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ada County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	47.02%	54.21%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,920 Mbps	2,514 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ada County.	6.3	6.5	6.8

 

Ada County Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ada County	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	18%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	72%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	84%	73%	76%

Ada County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ada County is B-, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ada County is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ada County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ada County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

95% of Ada County households have an internet connection despite having 99.46% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Ada County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Ada County?

How Much Speed does a Ada County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ada County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ada County's average household income is $98,106 which is much higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Ada County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ada County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ada County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ada County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ada County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ada County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ada County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Ada County is Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ada County is Verizon.
• Centurylink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Ada County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Ada County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ada County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Ada County's B- ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.