Best Internet Providers in Highlands, Boise, ID
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highlands, Boise, ID
Highlands has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Highlands.
Ranks compare Highlands with the 19 neighborhoods in Boise.
The Best Internet in Highlands, Boise, ID at a Glance
Highlands Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Highlands ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highlands, Boise, ID?
Sparklight is the highest-rated internet provider in Highlands based on 26 Idaho customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highlands?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Highlands, Boise
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Anthem Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- CTC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Highlands Compares to the Rest of Boise
Highlands's report card score is tied 12th of 19 and its connectivity index is 5th of 19.
| Measure | Highlands | Rank among neighborhoods in Boise | Boise | Ada County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 48.6% | 10th of 19 | 49.2% | 49.7% | 71.5% | North End (89.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,486 Mbps | 11th of 19 | 2,763 Mbps | 2,333 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley (5,276 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | Tied 11th of 19 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.1 | Depot Bench (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 13th of 19 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Southwest Ada and West Cloverdale (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | 2nd of 19 | 17% | 19% | 15% | North End (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 6th of 19 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Harris Ranch and Hillcrest and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 99% | 1st of 19 | 94% | 95% | 91% | Leads; next is Hillcrest (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | 1st of 19 | 79% | 83% | 76% | Leads; next is Harris Ranch (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | Tied 1st of 19 | 88% | 91% | 81% | Tied with Harris Ranch |
| Median household income | $133,363 | 2nd of 19 | $94,695 | $102,675 | $93,246 | Harris Ranch ($179,973) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | 19th of 19 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Southeast Boise (29%) |
Fiber reaches 48.6% of homes in Highlands, against 49.2% across Boise and 49.7% across Ada County. Households in Highlands are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $133,363 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Highlands
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
CenturyLink Fiber in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
983 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 48.6% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 983 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 975 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Highlands from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 48.6% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
187 Mbps
Anthem Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.3% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 187 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 100, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
CTC Fixed Wireless in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
CTC Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, CTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
Sparklight Cable in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 100.0% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Highlands?
CenturyLink DSL in Highlands, Boise, ID
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.6% of Highlands homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Highlands from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Highlands Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Highlands that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, North End has the most homes with fiber (89.9%) and Collister the fewest (12.3%); Highlands has 48.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands (this page) | 4,218 | 48.6% | 1,486 Mbps | 8 | B- | 79/100 |
| West Bench | 10,937 | 37.7% | 1,990 Mbps | 8 | B- | 81/100 |
| North End | 9,757 | 89.9% | 1,880 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Collister | 8,355 | 12.3% | 1,049 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Winstead Park | 7,488 | 71.4% | 1,789 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 56/100 |
| Depot Bench | 7,254 | 75.7% | 2,067 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 67/100 |
| East End | 7,235 | 38.2% | 1,255 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 68/100 |
| Veterans Park | 6,532 | 74.9% | 2,157 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Central Bench | 5,646 | 45.5% | 1,405 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| Downtown | 3,697 | 61.0% | 1,372 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Sunset | 3,014 | 50.0% | 1,363 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highlands?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. 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 Highlands
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Anthem Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| CTC Telecom | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Highlands Internet Providers
Based on 26 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Highlands residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 92.4% coverage in Highlands.
At a national level, based on 2560 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highlands Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highlands, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highlands Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (0) |  (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highlands
Based on data reported by Highlands 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 Highlands. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highlands Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highlands?
Of the providers in Highlands, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Highlands where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Idaho or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.57 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Highlands, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highlands
| ISP / Tech Type | Highlands Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TDS Fiber
October 31, 2026 CUSTOMER SERVICE...? On hold for 30 mins and get 1 person. Placed on hold to transfer, another 30 mins and I hung up. WORTHLESS!!!
Mary Ann M.
Inland Cellular
October 14, 2026 I have ICell Service poles on my property, and do not pay for Cell or Internet Service... I do not use it for TV, I have DISH, for that. Sometimes it is pretty good, most of the time it is very sporatic, cuts me off during phone conversations, quite often. Cannot get on or stay on internet, very slow a lot of the time. I do not use it for TV or gaming, most of mine is research, business calls, documents that need to be sent. Often who I send e-mails to, they do not receive them or receive them days later. Download this am 56.7 Mbps & Upload 4.6 Mbps
Robert
Fybercom Fixed Wireless
July 11, 2026 This used to be a good company. Started to have buffering issues on all devices. Took 10 days to get a tech out. Installed new modems. Problem still there. Call tech support who indicated it is a problem with one of their towers and that it affects numerous customers. Asked if the Engineers communicate with tech support and apparently they do not. They want me to change to fyber and asked why they don't communicate with the affected customers who are waiting for issue in the tower to be corrected, especially if they can identify each customer that it is affecting. The time it takes to get a service tech in to change the modem, rather than being honest that something else exists is not a good model plan to show support for the customers. Being down without your internet which supplies TVS, Security Systems and other devices while still paying the bill is highway robbery especially at the prices we are being charged.
An Idaho Customer
Quantum Fiber
May 14, 2026 I have overall been very happy with our internet service as far as speed and pricing. Unfortunately, customer service does seem to be lacking. In the past when we’ve had issues with our internet service, we haven’t been able to get ahold of someone for hours, and when we can, they’re not able to help. But me and my spouse both work from home, and the speed and capabilities of fiber have been really good. It can keep up with all of our devices really well.
A Filer, ID Customer
TruLeap Technologies Fiber
April 03, 2026 Great local provider, best speed around by far. Upload and download speeds are the same. Very low latency. Quick to respond and take care of issues.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Highlands?
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 Highlands 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 Highlands is AT&T.
- Viasat, Sparklight, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Highlands, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.