4 Best Internet Providers in Donnelly, ID
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| Donnelly ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 849 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 4 | |
| Real Donnelly Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Donnelly has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Donnelly.
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Donnelly has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Donnelly.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Donnelly, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Donnelly ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Donnelly, ID?
Sparklight is the best internet provider in Donnelly based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sparklight had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Donnelly, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sparklight is an option for 55.53% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Donnelly, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Donnelly
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Donnelly Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Donnelly Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Ziply | (1) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 18 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Donnelly residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ziply wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.20 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in Donnelly.
At a national level, based on 447 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Donnelly?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Donnelly?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Donnelly, the fastest internet in the city comes from Sparklight.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Donnelly
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| CTC Telecom | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Donnelly
| ISP / Tech Type | Donnelly Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Ziply | (1) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Donnelly ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Donnelly. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city 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 Donnelly?
Idaho customers rate Sparklight 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.
Sparklight received a local rating of 3.58 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Ziply is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Donnelly customers with an average price rating of 2.60 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Donnelly, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Donnelly
| ISP / Tech Type | Donnelly Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (1) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Donnelly 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 city 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 Donnelly below, including the metrics used and how Donnelly compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Donnelly that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 4.66% | 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. | 849 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 Donnelly. | 2.5 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.5 | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 57% | 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. | 62% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Donnelly ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Donnelly is D, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Donnelly is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Donnelly have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Donnelly ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
91% of Donnelly households have an internet connection despite having 95.23% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 29% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Donnelly 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 Cities Compare to Donnelly?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Donnelly Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Donnelly is 3.5, which is larger than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Donnelly's average household income is $81,101 which is higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and 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.
Donnelly also has 9% 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 Donnelly has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Donnelly households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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 Donnelly?
Ziply Fiber in Donnelly, ID
Ziply offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Donnelly homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Donnelly?
Sparklight Cable in Donnelly, ID
Sparklight offers Cable service to 55.5% of Donnelly homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Donnelly?
Ziply DSL in Donnelly, ID
Ziply offers DSL service to 89.4% of Donnelly homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city. Ziply DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Donnelly from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Donnelly?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Donnelly, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Donnelly homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
CTC Fixed Wireless in Donnelly, ID
CTC Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.1% of Donnelly homes. Across the city, CTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Donnelly?
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 Donnelly is Sparklight.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Donnelly is Sparklight.
- Viasat, Ziply, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Donnelly, 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 Donnelly compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Donnelly 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 Donnelly's D ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
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