12 Best Internet Providers in Meridian, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Meridian

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

Based on 26 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Meridian residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TDS wins for second-place in Idaho, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.6% coverage in Meridian.

At a national level, based on 1467 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Meridian?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Fatbeam	5,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	Silver Star	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	White Cloud	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	CTC Telecom	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Meridian

Based on data reported by Meridian ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Meridian. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,988 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 Meridian?

Idaho customers rate Verizon 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Meridian customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Meridian

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

Meridian ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Meridian	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Meridian that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.89%	57.41%	71.53%
	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.	3,238 Mbps	3,168 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Meridian.	6.0	6.6	7.1

 

Meridian Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Meridian	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.	2.8	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.	21%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	86%	73%	76%
	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.	86%	73%	77%

Meridian ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Meridian is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Meridian is high with a score of 89 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Meridian have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Meridian 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.

96% of Meridian households have an internet connection despite having 99.97% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Meridian 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 Meridian?

How Much Speed does a Meridian Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Meridian is 2.8, which is larger than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Meridian’s average household income is $111,182 which is much higher than the Idaho average of $84,595 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Meridian also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Meridian has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Meridian households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Meridian?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Meridian?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Meridian?

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 Meridian is Sparklight.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Meridian is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Meridian, 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 Meridian compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Meridian 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 Meridian’s B- ISP Report Card and 89 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Meridian