6 Best Internet Providers in Golden, ID

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Golden, ID?

AirBridge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Golden based on 8 Idaho customer reviews, and AirBridge Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Golden, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Golden

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

Based on 8 reviews from Idaho internet customers, AirBridge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Golden residents. AirBridge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 92.4% coverage in Golden.

At a national level, based on 723 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AirBridge Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Golden?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Golden, the fastest internet in the city comes from AirBridge Broadband.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AirBridge Broadband	400 Mbps
	First Step Internet	200 Mbps
	Inland Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	Optimum	30 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Golden

Based on data reported by Golden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AirBridge Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Golden. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 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 AirBridge Broadband. This indicates AirBridge Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Golden?

Idaho customers rate AirBridge Broadband 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.

AirBridge Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Golden customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Golden

Golden 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 Golden below, including the metrics used and how Golden compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Golden ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Golden	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Golden that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	400 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 Golden.	4.7	6.5	6.8

 

Golden Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Golden	Idaho	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	5%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	56%	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.	56%	73%	76%

Golden ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Golden is D, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Golden is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Golden have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Golden 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.

89% of Golden households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 26% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Golden 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 Golden?

How Much Speed does a Golden Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Golden is 2.5, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Golden's average household income is $82,333 which is higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and 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.

Golden also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Golden has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Golden households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Golden?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Golden, ID.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Golden?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Golden?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Golden?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Golden?

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

To see how Golden 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 Golden's D ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.