10 Best Internet Providers in Boise, Portland, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Boise, Portland, OR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boise, Portland, OR?

Centurylink is the best internet provider in Boise based on Portland customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Centurylink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Boise, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Centurylink is an option for 93.94% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Boise, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Boise

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Boise Internet Providers

Based on 130 reviews from Portland internet customers, Centurylink is the best internet service provider for Boise residents. Centurylink was rated at an average of 3.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Portland, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Boise.

At a national level, based on 4451 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Elevate ConnX is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boise?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Boise

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Fiberfi	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Elevate ConnX	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boise

Based on data reported by Boise ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Boise. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,244 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boise?

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

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 3.33 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Boise customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Boise

Boise 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 neighborhood 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 Boise below, including the metrics used and how Boise compares to the rest of Portland and nation.

Boise ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Boise	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Boise that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.99%	74.89%	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.	2,329 Mbps	3,091 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 Boise.	7.7	6.5	6.8

 

Boise Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Boise	Oregon	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.0	2.5	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.	29%	20%	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.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	94%	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.	80%	82%	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.	80%	83%	76%

Boise ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Boise is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Boise is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Boise have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Boise ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

92% of Boise households have an internet connection despite having 99.78% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Boise 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Boise?

How Much Speed does a Boise Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Boise is 2.0, which is smaller than the Portland average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Boise's average household income is $97,137 which is higher than the Portland average of $102,514 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Boise also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Portland average of 14%. Additionally, 29% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 20% of residents in Portland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Boise has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Boise households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% 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 Boise?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Boise?

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 Boise is Centurylink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Boise is XFINITY.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Boise, 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 Boise compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Boise 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 Boise's A- ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.