8 Best Internet Providers in Central Bench, Boise, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Central Bench, Boise, ID 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 Central Bench, Boise, ID?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Central Bench

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Central Bench Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Boise internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Central Bench residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Boise, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Central Bench.

At a national level, based on 1327 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central Bench?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Central Bench

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	500 Mbps
	White Cloud	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central Bench

Based on data reported by Central Bench ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Central Bench. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,926 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 Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central Bench?

Boise customers rate Centurylink 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.

Centurylink received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sparklight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Central Bench customers with an average price rating of 3.73 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Central Bench

Central Bench 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 Central Bench below, including the metrics used and how Central Bench compares to the rest of Boise and nation.

Central Bench ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Central Bench	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Central Bench that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	47.50%	45.81%	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.	1,337 Mbps	2,322 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 Central Bench.	7.0	6.2	6.8

 

Central Bench Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Central Bench	Idaho	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.	2.1	2.7	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.	15%	16%	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.	95%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	64%	79%	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.	64%	79%	76%

Central Bench ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Central Bench is B-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Central Bench is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Central Bench have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Central Bench 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.

90% of Central Bench households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Central Bench 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 Central Bench?

How Much Speed does a Central Bench Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Central Bench is 2.1, which is smaller than the Boise average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Central Bench's average household income is $67,162 which is lower than the Boise average of $90,055 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Central Bench also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Boise average of 16%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Boise who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Central Bench has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Central Bench households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central Bench?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central Bench?

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

To see how Central Bench 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 Central Bench's B- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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